Elder Care Dietitian - Clinical Nutrition & Care Planning

Center for Elders' Independence; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Elders’ Independence seeks a Registered Dietitian to join its interdisciplinary team. You will assess participants, develop nutrition plans, and provide education to participants, families, and staff within a community-based care setting.

Qualifications include a BS/BA in nutrition, CDR RD, and CPR/First Aid. Experience in healthcare is preferred, with compensation reflective of market data and internal equity.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in food and nutrition science is required.
• CDR Registered Dietitian certification is required.
• Minimum 1 year healthcare facility experience preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical nutrition and therapeutic diets.
• Ability to assess seniors nutritional needs and document appropriately.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Attend IDT and care plan meetings.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Assess participant nutrition status and changes in medical condition.
• Monitor therapeutic diet orders and modifications.
• Provide nutrition education to participants, families, and staff.
• Review menus for adherence to dietary needs.
• Coordinate with CEI Home Care and contracted food services.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Therapeutic diets

Nutritional assessments

Interdisciplinary team

Food service operations

CPR & First Aid

Education

BS or BA in food and nutrition science

CDR Registered Dietitian

Job description

The Center for Elders’ Independence seeks a Registered Dietitian to join its interdisciplinary team. You will assess participants, develop nutrition plans, and provide education to participants, families, and staff within a community-based care setting.

Qualifications include a BS/BA in nutrition, CDR RD, and CPR/First Aid. Experience in healthcare is preferred, with compensation reflective of market data and internal equity.