Nutritional Services Technician – Elderly Diet Care

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

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.