Assistant Clinical Dietitian, FL PACE Centers

Assistant Clinical Dietitian, FL PACE Centers

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Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. We operate Florida PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Centers, the largest PACE program in Florida, which serves as a health plan, healthcare provider, and social center designed for older adults with complex medical needs. We have four adult day health centers that serve participants in Miami‑Dade and Broward counties.

Our careers are challenging, meaningful and rewarding. Join us now to do purposeful work in supporting our community’s seniors and their families.

Clinical Dietitian Assistant (Florida PACE Centers)

Under general direction, provides nutrition care to Florida PACE Center participants in all care settings.

• Observes participant’s food intake and reports progress and dietary problems.
• Completes nutritional assessments and re‑assessments.
• Obtains participant’s weights, assesses for significant changes and provides information regarding any changes.
• Assists with research on food, nutrition and food service topics.
• Selects schedules and/or conducts orientation or in‑service education programs.
• Supervises food production and assists with food service planning.
• Assists with food service meal distribution and/or feeding participants during lunch time.
• Attends meetings and in‑services as needed.

• Associate’s or Bachelors’ Degree from a recognized institution.

• One year working with the frail elderly, and two years of clinical experience, preferred.

• Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR) certification preferred.

• Sensitivity and skill in working with elderly impaired applicants/clients and their families.
• Must be patient and clear when communicating with applicants and their families.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must be organized and demonstrate good judgment.
• Knowledge of Spanish may be required.

• Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to.
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability.
• Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish Empathicare™ toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills.
• Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information.
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication.
• Able to speak, read and write English.
• Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job.
• Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values.
• Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in‑services and follows established guidelines.
• Maintains a safe working environment.

• Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation.

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We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well‑lived. Miami Jewish Health offers competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b) retirement savings plan for eligible full‑time and part‑time positions, free on‑campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.

Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.