Registered Dietitian - Lehigh Valley

Senior LIFE; Delta Manor (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays Off

Paid Mileage

Paid Travel Time

Job summary

Senior LIFE in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a devoted Registered Dietitian to join its elder care team. The role requires ADA RD certification, a valid driver's license, and at least one year of experience with aging populations. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., with no evenings, weekends, or holidays. Responsibilities include developing nutrition plans aligned with each member's care plan, educating on dietary needs, and coordinating with physicians, nurses, and

Qualifications

• Must be ADA Registered Dietitian.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Must have one year's experience working specifically with an elderly or aging population.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive nutritional plans for each member, in line with their care plan.
• Implement nutrition-based care plans and supplements, then evaluate outcomes.
• Visit in-home members to conduct intakes and dietary planning, then ongoing visits/evaluation.
• Communicate nutritional plans to physicians, nurses, family members and caregivers.
• Ensure best practices in LIFE Center kitchen and food prep areas, including sanitation.
• Manage and work within the nutritional budget.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and advocate for members' nutrition needs.

Skills

Registered Dietitian

Driver's License

Education

ADA Registered Dietitian Certification

Job description

Overview

Full Time - Daylight - Bethlehem, PA

ADA Registered Dietitian and valid Driver's License required

To fulfill our mission, we are seeking a hardworking, dedicating and compassionate professionals to join its team, with the RegisteredDietitian being one of the most important roles.

The ideal candidate must be an ADA Registered Dietitian, have a valid driver's license, and must have one year's experience working specifically with an elderly or aging population.

Schedule of the Registered Dietitian

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

Benefits of the Dietitian

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

Requirements of the Dietitian

• Must be ADA Registered Dietitian
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Must have one year's experience working specifically with an elderly or aging population

Responsibilities of the Registered Dietitian:

This position oversees all nutrition and nutrition-related education throughout the center, including:

• Developing comprehensive nutritional plans for each member, in line with his/her care plan
• Implementing nutrition-based care plans and supplements, then evaluating members for improvement/change
• Visiting in-home members to conduct initial intakes and dietary planning, then conducting ongoing visits/evaluation to check on progress and compliance
• Communicating nutritional plans to physicians, nurses, family members and caregivers
• Ensuring best practices are established and maintained in the LIFE Center kitchen and food prep areas, including food spoilage and sanitation
• Managing and working within the nutritional budget
• Working as part of a larger member interdisciplinary team, and serving as the voice of members' nutrition/dietary needs

EOE