Geriatric Nutrition Services Lead (RD)

Golden Valley Health Centers; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

Long Term Disability

403(b) with match

Roth 403(b) option

401(a) retirement benefit

Flexible Savings Account

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Golden Valley Health Centers is seeking a Nutrition Services Supervisor to lead the nutrition services team at Central Valley PACE – Merced Center. You will coordinate, supervise and evaluate nutrition support services for PACE participants, including screening, assessment, planning and counseling under the director's supervision.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00am to 5:00pm, on-site in Merced, CA, with benefits including health, dental and vision, retirement plans and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of adult and geriatric health, nutrition, motivational interviewing and adult learning.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; proficient with Microsoft Office; strong presentation and training abilities.
• Ability to teach, analyze, and provide care to geriatric participants; knowledge of clinical dietetics.
• Meet deadlines, work independently, and travel as required; liaise with community agencies and clinical staff.
• Valid California Driver’s License with adequate driving record and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site leadership and clinical support to the nutrition services team.
• Develop and implement nutrition service standards and procedures.
• Interview and train staff; plan, assign, direct work; evaluate performance.
• Perform nutritional assessments and reassessments.
• Provide nutrition education to participants, caregivers, staff and community.
• Coordinate 24-hour care delivery.
• Document changes in medical records and communicate with the team.
• Participate in the interdisciplinary team and care planning.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition

Registered with CDR (California)

BLS CPR Card (AHA)

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Golden Valley Health Centers is seeking a Nutrition Services Supervisor to lead the nutrition services team at Central Valley PACE – Merced Center. You will coordinate, supervise and evaluate nutrition support services for PACE participants, including screening, assessment, planning and counseling under the director's supervision.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00am to 5:00pm, on-site in Merced, CA, with benefits including health, dental and vision, retirement plans and