Namitha Shaji

• Experience with nutrition program management, including menu planning, food safety, and inventory management.
• Mental health disorder
• Medical nutrition therapy
• Weight management
• Food service management
• Cultural competence
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Develop individualized care plans for each resident and monitor progress towards goals.
• Supervise and assist with daily living activities, including meal preparation, housekeeping, and personal hygiene.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure residents receive necessary medical care and medication management.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions and individual counseling sessions as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of residents’ progress and behavior.

WORK EXPERIENCE

DHANALAKSKMI HOSPITAL, KERALA, INDIA- DIETITIAN

• Conducted nutrition assessments and developed individualized care plans for patients with a wide range of medical conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and kidney disease.
• Managed the institution’s nutrition program, including menu planning, food safety, and inventory management.
• Coordinated with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and social workers, to ensure that patients’ nutritional needs were met.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and their families on topics such as healthy eating, meal planning, and weight management.
• Maintained accurate records of patients’ nutritional assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Conducted in-service training for staff on topics related to nutrition, including special diets, food allergies, and nutrition support.

CERTIFICATIONS

• First aid and CPR
• Food Handling
• WHIMS

EDUCATION

CAPE BRETON UNIVERSITY

Post-baccalaureate diploma in health care management

MILAGRES COLLEGE

Bachelor’s in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics