Registered Dietitian

Walla Walla Home Care Services; Richland (WA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Generational Care, through Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels, seeks a Registered Dietitian to plan, review, and monitor menus that meet federal and Washington Senior Nutrition Program standards. The RD will provide education, guidance, and diet modifications to support nutritional health for older adults.

The role involves collaboration with program leadership, menu development, and coordinated nutrition education, with remote/hybrid options and occasional site work in Richland, WA.

Qualifications

• Must be an RD/RDN in Washington state.
• Current RD/RDN credential and WA certification required.
• Valid WA Food Worker Card or ability to obtain within 14 days of employment.
• Valid WA driver’s license and ability to travel using insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Meals on Wheels Director to develop, review, and approve regular and special-diet menus.
• Ensure menus meet nutritional standards and program requirements.
• Develop and approve monthly nutrition education materials and sessions.
• Coordinate with Service Coordinators to address dietary needs of clients.
• Provide individual nutrition consultation and referrals as needed.
• Maintain nutrition records and reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Food service knowledge

Supervisory experience

Education

RD/RDN credential

Washington State credential

Food Worker Card

Driver's license

Job description

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Part-Time Professional Richland, WA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1266

Salary Range: $35.00 To $40.00 Hourly

Hiring Range:
$35.00–$40.00 per hour, DOQ/DOE

Position Type:
Part-Time, Minimum 4 Hours per Week
Contract arrangement may also be considered.

Location:
Remote, with the option to work on-site at the Meals on Wheels Central Kitchen in Richland, Washington.

About Us

Generational Care is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and enhancing the quality of life for every generation with dignity and care. Through our programs—Home Care Services, Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels, and Healthy Ages—we provide vital services that support independence, health, and well-being throughout our communities.

Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels is seeking a dedicatedRegistered Dietitian to support the nutritional health and well-being of the older adults we serve. In collaboration with the Meals on Wheels Director, this position plans, reviews, and monitors menus to ensure compliance with federal and Washington State Senior Nutrition Program standards. The Registered Dietitian also provides nutrition education and guidance and supports appropriate dietary modifications to meet the nutritional needs of our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Meals on Wheels Director to develop, review, and approve regular, modified, low-sodium, culturally appropriate, and special-diet menus.
• Ensure menus meet applicable nutritional standards, nutrient requirements, contract requirements, and federal and Washington State Senior Nutrition Program requirements.
• Develop and/or approve monthly nutrition education materials, newsletter content, and educational sessions.
• Coordinate with Service Coordinators to address the nutritional and special dietary needs of home-delivered meal clients.
• Provide individual nutrition consultation and appropriate referrals to community resources as requested.
• Maintain required nutrition-related documentation, activity records, and reports.
• Coordinate with the Washington State Department of Health and other applicable agencies as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of client, employee, and organizational information.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Credentialing:

• Must meet all education and credentialing requirements to practice as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) in Washington State.
• Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential and applicable Washington State certification or credentialing required.
• Valid Washington State Food Worker Card or ability to obtain within 14 days of employment.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and ability to travel using an appropriately insured personal and/or company vehicle.

Experience & Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication, active listening, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, exercise sound judgment, solve problems, and respond appropriately in routine and unexpected situations.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications and ability to learn program-specific software.
• Ability to interact professionally with clients, employees, partners, and community members with tact, diplomacy, respect, and sensitivity.
• Knowledge of food preparation, food service operations, health and sanitation standards, and special dietary needs preferred.
• Previous food service and/or supervisory experience preferred.

Working Conditions

• Position may be performed remotely. Individuals who prefer to work on-site may work from the Meals on Wheels Central Kitchen in Richland.
• Occasional travel to supported sites throughout Benton and Franklin Counties may be required.
• Work is generally performed during daytime hours, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening or weekend work as needed.
• When working on-site, duties may require sitting, standing, walking, driving, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing/pulling, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs.
• May occasionally be required to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

Contingency of Employment

For employees, employment is contingent upon:

• Acceptable criminal history background check and driving record.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Compliance with Chapter 246-215 WAC, Subpart B, “Employee Health.”

Generational Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.