Senior Dietitian for Elder Care Nutrition

BoldAge PACE; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

Generous Paid Time Off

401K with Match*

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

BoldAge PACE is seeking a Registered Dietitian to assess nutrition status of participants and develop/communicate nutrition interventions to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). You’ll educate families, coordinate care plans, and provide nutrition counseling and therapy to participants, aligning with cultural preferences and PACE policies.

You will participate in 24-hour care planning, educate other health professionals, and support quality improvement initiatives while ensuring high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food, nutrition, or dietetics.
• Passing the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) exam.
• Minimum of 1 year working with the elderly population.
• If this is not present, training will be provided upon hire (If applicable for the role).
• Minimum of two (2) years clinical nutrition experience preferred
• Serve Safe Certified preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality nutritional care and services and serves as a member of the PACE interdisciplinary team (IDT).
• Conduct an initial comprehensive nutritional assessment upon enrollment and as needed according to PACE procedures regulations.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive care plan for each participant.
• Revise goals and approaches to participants’ care in coordination with interdisciplinary team.
• Provide nutritional counseling to participants, care givers and family members to promote health and wellbeing of participants.
• Facilitate nutrition-related care plan interventions, such as home delivered meals and supplements.
• Monitor weight, medical diagnosis, drug nutrient interactions, changes in chewing or swallowing, mood changes, hydration status, intake, skin breakdown and report changes to the interdisciplinary team with recommendations for changes.
• Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop and implement the comprehensive plans of care for participants.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships and communication with co-workers, participants and their families/significant others, and members of the community.
• Participate in all interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Assist the interdisciplinary team members, contractors and center staff in understanding the significant nutritional status and needs related to the participant’s health problems.
• Incorporate cultural and ethnic preferences of participants into individual care plans.
• Provide direction and input into planning and implementation of nutritional services regarding the cultural and ethnic preferences of participants.
• Performs the duties of other IDT members based on professional licensing, competencies, and experience as needed.
• Performs the duties in the role of Food Service Supervisor as assigned.
• Actively participates in Quality Improvement projects / meetings.
• Participates in family meetings, staff meetings, in-service and training and orientation programs as required.
• Follows all PACE Program Policies and Procedures and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines.
• Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of all company procedures and information about employees, participants and families.
• Documentation of care that reflects excellence as demonstrated by clear, concise, comprehensive data.
• Practices standard precautions and follows PACE Program Infection Control protocols.
• Position specific competencies for the Dietitian will be met prior to assuming participant care.
• Performs other duties as required or requested.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food, nutrition, or dietetics

CDR exam

Minimum 1 year working with the elderly

Minimum of two (2) years clinical nutrition experience preferred

Serve Safe Certified preferred

Tools

Serve Safe

Job description

BoldAge PACE is seeking a Registered Dietitian to assess nutrition status of participants and develop/communicate nutrition interventions to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). You’ll educate families, coordinate care plans, and provide nutrition counseling and therapy to participants, aligning with cultural preferences and PACE policies.

You will participate in 24-hour care planning, educate other health professionals, and support quality improvement initiatives while ensuring high-quality