Geriatric Dietitian - In-Home & Community Care Lead

Habitat Health; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Company holidays

Job summary

Habitat Health is seeking a dynamic dietitian to support elderly participants within a multidisciplinary care team. You will perform nutritional assessments, plan care, and educate participants and caregivers while coordinating with the PCP and other professionals.

Responsibilities include follow-ups, referrals for meals, ordering supplements, and developing high-quality nutrition plans. The role emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based care with a focus on improving outcomes and participant

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in food science, nutrition, and/or dietetics.
• Nationally Certified as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
• At least 1 year experience with frail or elderly.
• Ability to document participant care using medical terminology.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment and learn.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nutrition plans for participants.
• Conduct follow-ups and reassessments.
• Assess access to food and refer for meal preparation needs.
• Order oral nutritional supplements as needed.
• Educate participants and caregivers on dietary regimens.
• Monitor intake and dietary modifications with the care team.
• Attend care planning sessions and report nutritional status.
• Support quality programs and audits.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Written documentation

Healthcare terminology

Data-driven decisions

Education

Master’s degree in food science, nutrition, and/or dietetics

Tools

Documentation systems

Job description

Habitat Health is seeking a dynamic dietitian to support elderly participants within a multidisciplinary care team. You will perform nutritional assessments, plan care, and educate participants and caregivers while coordinating with the PCP and other professionals.

Responsibilities include follow-ups, referrals for meals, ordering supplements, and developing high-quality nutrition plans. The role emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based care with a focus on improving outcomes and participant