Dr. Yusuf Dadoo Hospital
Community Service Dietitian
January 2022 to Date
- Consults with newly admitted patients, providing nutritional education and information.
- Performs daily and monthly stats on performance.
- Provides daily dietary prescriptions in hospital and as supplementation which requires:
o Weightmonitoring.
o Anthropometrical measurements to calculate diet prescriptions.
oBiochemistry values in consideration for diet prescription.
o Identifying clinical signs that can indicate deficiencies and / or signs of malnutrition.
- Reviews individual cases and considers socio-economic status for determining what dietary advice is required.
- Prepares discharge plans.
- Responsible for weekly weights, new admissions, and high-risk consults.
- Consults with clients who require customised diet plans to achieve their health goals or manage chronic illnesses.
- Considers cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences when advising on diet and nutrition.
- Provides methods / advice to patients on how to implement and stick to healthy habits.
- Builds relationships and rapport with people and motivates them towards an improved quality of life through diet optimisation.
- Develops and creates teaching materials to educate individuals on nutrition.
- Educates patients and families on the principles behind good nutrition and offers ways to modify diets.
- Identifies and documents patient and family food-related history, allergies,
medication factors, and preventative health measures.
- In charge of weekly and monthly stock taking and inventory management.
- Transports nutritional supplements within the facility.
Top City Clinic
September 2021 to October 2021
Student Intern Community Dietitian
- Consulted with patients and documented their medical history to deliver effective clinical dietetics work.
- Partnered with community organisations to discuss and develop optimal dietary plans.
- Provided private consultations to clients requiring specialised diet plans.
- Educated staff members and general community members on ways to improve diet and care of community populations.
- Provided understandable advice and guidance to patients / families on nutrition and ways to modify their diets.
- Provided individual and group counselling sessions that focused on ways to implement and maintain healthy habits.
- Planned and managed diet counselling services across various locations.
- Adhered to cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences when performing dietetics work.
- Educated staff and patients on nutrition with engaging and accurate source materials.
Dampad Dining Hall
June 2021 to August 2021
Student Intern Food Service Manager
- Prepared meals and special orders according to set menus and various dietary requirements.
- Answered any questions related to food preparation and nutrition requirements.
- Adhered to safe food-handling practices and observed all sanitation protocols.
- Monitored and replenished ingredients and supplies to maintain stock levels while minimising waste.
- Provided support in streamlining workflow by organising kitchen workstations and tools.
Tshepong – Klerksdorp Hospital
May 2021 to June 2021
Student Intern Dietician
- Performed similar duties to Community Service Dietitian and Student Intern Community Dietitian roles above.
Potchefstroom Hospital
April 2021 to May 2021
Intern Student Dietitian
- Performed similar roles to Student Intern Dietician role above.
North-West University
January 2019 to December 2020
Student Assistant
- Maintained student files, ensuring records were current and accurate.
- Handed out assignments and tests and collected papers once students had completed them.
- Calendar management: scheduled meetings and appointments, updating and changing entries as required.
- Distributed queries via phone or email to the relevant faculty member.
- Participated in student needs assessments and identified and assisted struggling students.
- Led moderated discussions on course concepts.
