Registered Dietitian; RD

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. Presents the Plan of Care to the Redwood Coast PACE Interdisciplinary Team.

Recommends meal composition and dietary requirements for Redwood Coast PACE participants, coordinating with the Interdisciplinary Team and in compliance with the Primary Care Provider’s orders.

Works closely with Care Partners to monitor participant eating habits. When appropriate, suggests modifications that best suit participant preferences, nutritional needs, and safety.

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.

Active participant of the Redwood Coast PACE Interdisciplinary Team and the group’s meetings.

Provides nutrition education, reviews training curriculums to ensure compliance, and creates and/or modifies educational materials to meet specific literacy needs for the following training areas:

Redwood Coast PACE, Adult Day Health, and Kitchen Aide employees concerning special diets and modifications, and as required in consultation with Primary Care Providers and Speech Therapists.

Redwood Coast PACE Interdisciplinary Team members.

Annual training to meet Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) regulations for Adult Day Health.

Quarterly nutrition education to all Title III – Older Americans Act (OAA) participants, ensuring compliance with Area 1 Agency on Aging (A1AA) and the Title III – Older Americans Act (OAA) requirements.

Redwood Coast PACE and Adult Day Health participants and family members/caregivers as ordered by the Primary Care Provider and in accordance with American Dietary Association standards.

Participates in developing and monitoring policies and procedures as they relate to food service production and service.

Monitors Redwood Coast PACE, Adult Day Health, and Nutrition program food facilities and kitchens for safe food handling and sanitation practices, as required by Title III – Older Americans Act (OAA) and in accordance with the California Retail Food Code (CRFC).Complies with safety…