Nutritional Services Technician

Senior LIFE PA; Bethlehem, Northern (Northampton County, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior LIFE in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a Nutritional Services Technician to join our home and community based Medicare/Medicaid program. This full-time, daytime position supports the Registered Dietician, plans and serves therapeutic diets, and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations.

An Associate degree in nutrition/food service and a valid driver's license are required. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with PTO, holidays, 401k match, and travel time

Qualifications

• Associate degree in food service, nutrition, or dietetics.
• 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.
• Follow current federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.
• Assist in planning regular and therapeutic diets based on participant needs and evaluate food service operation.
• Ensure therapeutic diets are prepared and served as ordered by the physician.
• Follow up with participants upon enrollment and periodically thereafter to determine likes, dislikes, allergies, etc.
• Visit participants in dining room during meal times to maintain communication.
• Participate in participant assessment and care plans for nutritional needs; educate participants and families.
• Involve participant/family/caregiver in care plan development and attend family council meetings.

Skills

Driver's license

Elderly care experience

Healthcare food service

Education

Associate degree in nutrition/food service/dietetics

Job description

Overview

Full Time - Daylight - Bethlehem, PA

Associates Degree from an accredited institution with major studies in food service, nutrition, dietetics or related experience and valid Driver's License required

Senior 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 Technicianbeing 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

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• 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