Registered Dietitian II Per Diem
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 43 - 51
Posted on:
29 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
IOA is on the forefront of revolutionary healthcare models reshaping the way people can age in place. Our innovative models transform lives enhance communities and save healthcare systems millions of dollars. Rather than focusing on archaic outdated design we strive to consistently question the status-quo and create new and more innovative ways to help aging adults and adults with disabilities maintain their quality of life.
With over 23 programs we offer multiple ways to aid seniors maintain their health well-being independence and participation in the community fulfilling our mission.
IOAs On Lok PACE program is seeking a compassionate experienced Registered Dietitian to join our team in a per diem capacity. This role provides dependable 12 days of work per month with additional opportunities to support the team during vacations leaves and other coverage needs.As part of a highly collaborative interdisciplinary team you will play a key role in assessing participants nutritional needs developing individualized care plans and ensuring high-quality meal and nutrition services for older adults in our Adult Day Health Center.
This is an excellent fit for an RD who values flexibility meaningful work and the opportunity to support a mission-driven program serving the Bay Areas aging community.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conducts comprehensive assessments and reassessments to develop an individualized nutrition care plan for each participant.
Participates as an active member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) regarding diet and nutritional problems and management including developing care plans problem solving and case review.
Collaborates with clinical team members to implement and monitor therapeutic diet orders and special dietary modifications.
Determines participants needs for home-delivered meal services and/or nutritional supplements and makes recommendations to the IDT.
Works with participants to identify nutrition-based health goals and appropriate supports and services to promote successful completion.
Provides nutrition education for participants families primary caregivers and/or PACE staff.
Ensures the nutritional adequacy and participant satisfaction of meals and snacks provided in the On Lok PACE at the IOA Adult Day Health Center.
Oversees ordering of Center and home-delivered meals through the contracted food vendor(s). Reviews the lunch and snack menus for adherence to participant dietary needs.
Provides oversight of kitchen/food areas regarding nutrition and food service standards.
Partners with the Food Services Coordinator to plan coordinate implement and document nutrition education for staff involved in meal service.
Assists with formulation and revision of dietary policies procedures and protocols.
Coordinates use of community resources for educational and other purposes.
Participates in the On Lok PACE at the IOA Quality Assurance Improvement Plan (QAIP) and Service Utilization Review processes.
Actively participates in and encourages actions that promote good public relations with participants their families and friends visitors and the community.
All other reasonably related jobs as assigned.
EDUCATION:
Certified Registered Dietitian (R.D.)
BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE:
Three to five years professional experience as a Registered Dietitian
At least one year of professional experience working with older adults
Bilingual in Cantonese preferred.
Preferred familiarity with California Code of Regulations Adult Day Health Care.
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Evidence of creativity flexibility and professionalism.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift transfer push/pull maneuver and reposition 35 lbs.
Ability to reach bend and walk
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Five finger dexterities
COMPENSATION
Range:$43- $51/hourly
This rate is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee which is always dependent on actual experience client needs education and other factors.
This range does not include any additional equity benefits or othernon-monetarycompensationwhich may be included.
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IOA reserves the right to adjust work hours or duties when appropriate.
Institute on Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Institute on Aging is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment and providing equal opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to age race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic disposition neuro-diversity disability veteran status or any other protected category under federal state and local law.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- EMR Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Food Service
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Computer Skills
- MDS
- Dietary Department Experience
- Dialysis Experience
- Food Production Experience
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Helping you Age On. We believe the future should be something to look forward to, at every age. Learn more about our services or give us a call anytime, we are here to help.
