Diet Technician — Elder Care Nutrition & Growth

Otterbein Cridersville; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision & dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

401(k)/403(b) with company match

DailyPay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife is seeking Diet Technicians to provide nutritional services to residents and staff in a geriatric, resident-centered setting. In our Small House Neighborhood model, you will support dignified care and help maintain autonomy for elders age 62 to 85+, in a non-institutional environment.

An ADA‑accredited Associate degree in dietetic technology and Registered Dietetic Technician certification are preferred; strong communication, attention to detail, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in dietetic technology from an ADA accredited program.
• Licensure/Certification: Registered Dietetic Technician
• Experience: Supervisory, computer, nutrition and food service experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Orient dietary services around the autonomy and dignity of our elders.
• Communicate a sense of caring, concern, and dignity for elders.
• Understand how to place dietary decision-making in the hands of the elders whenever possible and appropriate.
• Make prompt and accurate judgments with regard to elder care and emergencies.
• Work and communicate effectively as part of the self-directed work team.
• Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress related to working with persons who are ill, disabled, elderly and/or emotionally upset.
• Must be able to communicate in English.
• Must be detailed oriented and have excellent literacy and writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities.
• Must be able to use tools and equipment required

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree in dietetic technology

Job description

Otterbein SeniorLife is seeking Diet Technicians to provide nutritional services to residents and staff in a geriatric, resident-centered setting. In our Small House Neighborhood model, you will support dignified care and help maintain autonomy for elders age 62 to 85+, in a non-institutional environment.

An ADA‑accredited Associate degree in dietetic technology and Registered Dietetic Technician certification are preferred; strong communication, attention to detail, and teamwork are essential.