Erin MacKirdy
Lead Diet Technician at Walden Behavioral Care- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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CPR & AED
American Red Cross Training Services -
Online Healthcare Provider CPR Course
American Red Cross Training Services -
ServSafe Allergens
SERVESAFE LTD
Experience
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Walden Behavioral Care
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Lead Diet Technician
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Sep 2017 - Present
* Develops and implements menus to meet the requirements of clients specific meal plans, dietary restrictions, and food allergies*Responsible for running the coaching kitchen where clients get one on one cooking classes * Responsible for maintaining the community garden and incorporating the seasonal crops into menu items* Responsible for planning and coordinating food exposure through a variety of formats*Provides ongoing support in food education, food handling, and food safety
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Lead Mental Health Counselor
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Sep 2016 - Sep 2017
* Provided mentorship, supervision, and served as a resource to staff*Served as an active member of a multidisciplinary treatment team*Provided support to all clients*Responsible for daily coordination of admissions and discharges with the clinician, as well as ensuring customer service to newly admitted clients* Worked collaboratively with treatment team and Walden continuum
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Freelance
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Egypt
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Human Resources
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1 - 100 Employee
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Private Chef
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Jun 2013 - Present
*Planned and prepared meals for weddings and private parties *Created menus that catered towards multiple dietary restrictions *Planned and prepared meals for weddings and private parties *Created menus that catered towards multiple dietary restrictions
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Cooking Instructor
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Apr 2018 - Sep 2018
* Provide nutritional education on food and meal preparation *Teach and demonstrate cooking classes * Provide education on food and daily intakes and how to achieve those needs * Provide nutritional education on food and meal preparation *Teach and demonstrate cooking classes * Provide education on food and daily intakes and how to achieve those needs
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Education
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2020 - 2022
Framingham State University
Master of Education - MEd, Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General -
2012 - 2016
University of Massachusetts Boston
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology -
2010 - 2012
Holyoke Community College
Associate's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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