Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Websites
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
Languages
References
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JEAN ERNEST

JEAN ERNEST

Durban

Summary

As a dietician in private practice, it has been my life's purpose and passion to help people on their journey with food, health, and wellness. Over the last 27 years, I have had the privilege of doing this.
For whatever the reasons, be they medical, critical illness, weight-related, aesthetic, or just to be more energetic and healthier, I believe food is God-given and must be enjoyed. Our diet must edify and heal our bodies, and must be used to work for us, not against us.

Nothing makes me happier than seeing lives transformed to optimal health. I am driven and passionate about using diet and lifestyle modification as a part of this process. I believe that, depending on your goals, medical history, palate, lifestyle, budget, convenience, and developments along the way, your walk with food is dynamic and keeps evolving as you move forward.

I believe in customizing your eating plan to suit you perfectly and to achieve your goals.
I have also worked extensively with patients in hospital, which includes patients with various
illnesses and have seen dietary intervention play an undeniable role in managing medical conditions.
I also have a Food Technology background, which I find invaluable in practicing dietetics.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Consulting Dietician

Private Practice
Umhlanga, Durban
01.2004 - Current

Clinical Dietician

Addington Hospital
Durban
02.2001 - 03.2004

Registered Dietician

Dietician Laboratories
Durban
03.1999 - 03.2001

Quality Assurance Technologist

Rainbow Farms (Pty) Ltd
Hammarsdale
03.1998 - 01.2001

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Dietetics

UKZN
Pietermaritzburg
01-1999

BSc - Dietetics

UKZN
Pietermaritzburg
01.1998

National Higher Diploma - Food Technology

ML Sultan Technikon
Durban
01-1994

National Diploma - Food Technology

ML Sultan Technikon
Durban
01-1993

Skills

  • Nutritional assessment
  • Dietary planning
  • Clinical nutrition
  • Nutrition education
  • Patient counseling
  • Healthcare collaboration
  • Dietary compliance monitoring
  • Quality improvement
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Medical nutrition therapy
  • Meal planning
  • Enteral nutrition
  • Diabetes management
  • Oncology nutrition
  • Cardiovascular nutrition
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Dietary counseling
  • Gastrointestinal nutrition
  • Parenteral nutrition
  • Renal nutrition
  • Vegetarian nutrition
  • Vegan nutrition
  • Weight management
  • Nutrition recommendations
  • Individualized support
  • Special diets
  • Critical care nutrition
  • Patient training
  • Disease prevention
  • Ethical practice

Affiliations

  • HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa)
  • ADSA (Association for Dietetics in South Africa)
  • SASPEN (South African Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition)
  • CDE (Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology)

Hobbies and Interests

  • Christianity
  • Travel
  • Fitness
  • My 5 furbabies

Languages

  • English
  • Afrikaans

Languages

English
First Language

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Consulting Dietician

Private Practice
01.2004 - Current

Clinical Dietician

Addington Hospital
02.2001 - 03.2004

Registered Dietician

Dietician Laboratories
03.1999 - 03.2001

Quality Assurance Technologist

Rainbow Farms (Pty) Ltd
03.1998 - 01.2001

Postgraduate Diploma - Dietetics

UKZN

BSc - Dietetics

UKZN

National Higher Diploma - Food Technology

ML Sultan Technikon

National Diploma - Food Technology

ML Sultan Technikon
JEAN ERNEST