Job Details

Job Location: Redwood Coast PACE Eureka - Eureka, CA

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Salary Range: $75000.00 - $83500.00

Job Shift: Day

Redwood Coast PACE is looking for a Registered Dietitian who is interested in temporary, part-time, or full-time work. Redwood Coast PACE — a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly — is a comprehensive health plan for older adults who wish to remain living in their home and community. We provide medical, social, nutritional, rehabilitation, and support services for eligible adults. At Redwood Coast PACE, the goal is to help people stay as healthy and independent as possible. Because their health is monitored on a regular basis, many PACE participants report fewer health crises and better overall health.

The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing nutritional care and education to multiple agency programs. Considers special dietary needs and food preferences of program participants. Coordinates with Food Service Manager and Nutrition program to ensure quality of meal services and that participant needs are being met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluates Redwood Coast PACE and Adult Day Health Day Center participant’s nutritional status, nutrient requirements, food tolerance, and resources for meal preparation.
• Conducts an initial nutrition assessment for new participants and performs reassessments as needed for current participants if their needs change.
• Develops and implements a nutritional Plan of Care with recommendations for nutritional supplements, meals, and/or home delivered meals.
• Reevaluates Plans of Care when a participant’s condition changes.
• Works closely with CarePartners to monitor participant eating habits.
• Analyzes menus to meet all applicable regulations governing Title III – Older Americans Act (OAA) nutrition programs and Title 22 regulations governing service contracts.
• Provides guidance to the Food Service Manager in creating menus that are changed seasonally and works with the food service team on implementation.
• Participates actively in their training as a guide, teacher, and mentor.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION &/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree from an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics accredited institution with a major in Nutrition, Master’s degree preferred. At least one (1) year of experience as a Dietitian working with a frail or elderly population.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES: Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Certified Diabetes Educator status preferred. Current CPR and First Aid certification within six (6) months of hire. Valid California Driver’s License, and personal auto liability insurance required.

JOB SKILLS: Dietetic knowledge and skills necessary for delivering age-specific care and working with frail, elderly, or disabled participants in a clinical dietetic setting.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed. They are not to be considered an exhaustive list of all job tasks performed. The agency reserves the right to change job descriptions, work hours or work sites as required by the program.