Geriatric Dietitian: Team-Based Nutrition & Care Planning

Jobvite, Inc.; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 4,747,000 - 8,110,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Elders’ Independence is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join its interdisciplinary nutrition team. Under the supervision of the Nutrition Services Manager, you will assess participants, develop nutrition plans, and educate participants and caregivers in a community health setting.

The role requires knowledge of clinical nutrition and therapeutic diets, with duties including meal rounds, menu reviews, care plan meetings, and coordination with home care and food service vendors.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in nutrition science required.
• Registered Dietitian with CDR certification.
• Healthcare facility experience preferred.
• ServSafe Food Manager certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attends participant reviews in IDT and care plan meetings.
• Assesses participants and develops individualized nutrition plans.
• Active contributor in IDT meetings and team discussions.
• Performs nutritional assessments and tracks health changes.
• Monitors therapeutic diet orders and dietary modifications.
• Educates participants, families, and caregivers on nutrition.
• Reviews center menus for adherence to dietary needs.
• Conducts meal rounds and coordinates with food service.
• Communicates with Home Care and vendors about meals.
• Maintains safety, confidentiality, and CEI policies.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Therapeutic diets

Food service operations

Education

BS in nutrition

CDR RD

ServSafe Food Manager

California DL & Auto Insurance

Job description

Center for Elders’ Independence is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join its interdisciplinary nutrition team. Under the supervision of the Nutrition Services Manager, you will assess participants, develop nutrition plans, and educate participants and caregivers in a community health setting.

The role requires knowledge of clinical nutrition and therapeutic diets, with duties including meal rounds, menu reviews, care plan meetings, and coordination with home care and food service vendors.