Dietary Technician - Senior Care Nutrition & Impact

Los Angeles Jewish Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Jewish Health seeks a Dietary Technician to join our team across our San Fernando Valley campuses. The role supports dietary policies, quality assurance, and nutrition care under a Registered Dietitian.

Candidates should hold a B.S. in Dietetics or Foods and Nutrition or complete a Dietetic Technician program, with at least one year of hospital or long-term care experience; registration with the American Dietetic Association is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of Dietetic Technician experience in a hospital or long-term care facility.
• Eligibility or registration as a Dietetic Technician with the American Dietetic Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpreting dietary department policies and procedures.
• Support ongoing quality assurance for the Dietary Department/Medical Nutrition Therapy.
• Participate in facility surveys conducted by government agencies.
• Maintain records of residents' food likes and dislikes.
• Ensure tray cards reflect current diet orders and preferences.
• Visit residents to evaluate meals and preferences.
• Assist in planning nutrition care with the clinical dietitian.

Skills

Dietetic Technician experience

Education

B.S. in Dietetics

Job description

Los Angeles Jewish Health seeks a Dietary Technician to join our team across our San Fernando Valley campuses. The role supports dietary policies, quality assurance, and nutrition care under a Registered Dietitian.

Candidates should hold a B.S. in Dietetics or Foods and Nutrition or complete a Dietetic Technician program, with at least one year of hospital or long-term care experience; registration with the American Dietetic Association is preferred.