Nutritional Services Technician

Senior LIFE PACE; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Company Matching 401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays Off

Paid Mileage

Paid Travel Time

Job summary

Senior LIFE PACE is seeking a Nutrition Services Technician to support dietary care for LIFE Center participants in Bethlehem, PA. Under the supervision of the Registered Dietician, you will help plan, prepare, and educate on therapeutic diets in compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s degree in food service, nutrition, or dietetics, and has at least one year of experience with the elderly.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in food service, nutrition, dietetics or related field.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Must have one year's experience working specifically with an elderly or aging population.
• Previous food service experience in a health care facility preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical dietetics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Dietician in providing nutrition care and education to LIFE Center participants.
• Carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with current federal and state regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Assist in planning regular and therapeutic diets under the RD, based on individual needs of participants.
• Ensure therapeutic diets are prepared and served as ordered by the physician.
• Follow up with participants upon enrollment and regularly thereafter to determine likes, dislikes, allergies, etc.
• Visit participants in the dining room during meals to maintain communication with participants.
• Participate in the participant assessment process and care plan development for nutrition needs.
• Educate participant/family/caregiver regarding any care plan changes or updates; attend family council meetings as scheduled.

Skills

Driver's License

Education

Associates Degree in food service nutrition or dietetics

Job description

, PA

Associates Degree from an accredited institution with major studies in food service, nutrition, dietetics or related experience and valid Driver's License requiredSenior LIFE is an innovative home and community based Medicare and Medicaid funded program which provides all-inclusive healthcare services and support to seniors living in the community. Senior LIFE makes it possible for seniors to remain at home, enjoying the comfort and reassurance of familiar surroundings while receiving the care they need. Senior LIFE staff live the mission of the program. Our team is committed to partnering with our seniors to remain at home through promoting open communication and shared decision making while providing excellent care and services.

Full Time - Daylight - Bethlehem, PAAssociates Degree from an accredited institution with major studies in food service, nutrition, dietetics or related experience and valid Driver's License requiredSenior LIFE is an innovative home and community based Medicare and Medicaid funded program which provides all-inclusive healthcare services and support to seniors living in the community. Senior LIFE makes it possible for seniors to remain at home, enjoying the comfort and reassurance of familiar surroundings while receiving the care they need. Senior LIFE staff live the mission of the program. Our team is committed to partnering with our seniors to remain at home through promoting open communication and shared decision making while providing excellent care and services. To fulfill this mission, Senior LIFE is seeking hardworking, dedicating and compassionate professionals to join its team, with the Nutritional Services Technician being one of the most important roles.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 8a - 430p
• No Evenings, No Weekends, No Holidays

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Company Matching 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays Off
• Paid Mileage
• Paid Travel Time

Requirements

• An Associate’s degree from an accredited institution with major studies in food service, nutrition, or dietetics or related experience.
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Must have one year's experience working specifically with an elderly or aging population
• Previous food service experience in a health care facility preferred
• Knowledge of clinical dietetics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting the Registered Dietician in providing nutrition care and education to LIFE Center participants.
• Responsible for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.
• Under the direction of the RD, responsible to assist in planning regular and therapeutic diets based on the individual needs of the participants. Evaluate and assist in the operation of an effective food service.
• Under the direction of the RD, responsible to assist in ensuring that therapeutic diets are prepared and served as ordered by the physician, and that no participant receives a therapeutic diet except as ordered by the physician.
• Under the direction of the RD, responsible to follow up on participants upon enrollment and on a regular basis thereafter to determine food likes, dislikes, allergies, etc.
• Visit participants in the dining room during meal times to maintain an acceptable level of communication with participants
• Participate in the participant assessment process and the development of comprehensive care plans for assessing the nutritional needs of each participant. Counsel with participants regarding appetite, food habits, enjoyment of meals, menu patterns, and therapeutic diets, if prescribed physician, as well as likes and dislikes.
• Include participant/family/caregiver in development of care plan and educate same regarding any care plan changes or updates. Attend family council meeting as scheduled

The ideal candidate must have a Associates Degree from an accredited institution with major studies in food service, nutrition, dietetics or related experience, and must have one year's experience working specifically with an elderly or aging population.EOE