A Day in the Life of a Dietitian

Join Katherine for a day in the life of a Pod Dietitian!

Video Transcript

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Hi, my name is Katherine and I'm a dietitian at Pod Dietetics.

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A day in my life might look something like this.

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On a Monday I start by planning for the clients I'll see that week, which includes checking referral information, reading previous notes, and finding resources to provide.

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My first appointment today is a home visit to a new client with motor neurone disease.

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They might need supplement drinks to help with nutrient intake so I'll take a few for them to try.

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Next, I have a short review appointment with a client for diabetes management.

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After lunch, I catch up on notes from my appointments this morning.

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The rest of my afternoon is online, starting with a telehealth appointment with a client who uses a feeding tube.

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Today we're discussing some different methods of feeding to fit in with their daily routine.

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I then have another video call to deliver staff training to a client's support workers, focusing on nutritious meal ideas and recipes for a texture modified diet.

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Finally, I'm meeting with my supervisor.

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We meet monthly to reflect on my practice and learn new strategies.

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I finish up for the day at 4:30 and head home.

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See you tomorrow.