Dietetic Technician

The Center for Elders’ Independence is a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the elderly) organization (PO) that uses an interdisciplinary team approach for care planning and implementing purposeful high quality, affordable, and integrated health care services to the elderly. Our elderly meet PACE requirements as prescribed by CMS and are referred to as participants. Our PO includes Adult Day Health Centers and primary care clinics, promoting participant autonomy, quality of life and the ability for individuals to live in their communities

Under the direction of the Center Director, the Dietetic Technician works collaboratively with CEI’s Registered Dietitians and applies comprehensive knowledge of clinical nutrition, therapeutic diets, and food service operations. This is a float position requiring travel to all CEI sites as needed.

Hourly Rate: $28.97 – $43.46 per hour. Pay rate is based on market data, as well as the candidate’s experience, skills, abilities, and work history

• Research and collect data from participants’ medical records
• Complete participant screenings for required assessments
• Conduct sanitation and safety inspections of Center kitchens to ensure compliance with CEI policies and procedures
• Audit diet cards for accuracy and adherence to therapeutic diet orders
• Provide nutrition education to participants, families, caregivers, and day center staff under RD direction
• Conduct meal rounds to assess participant satisfaction and follow up on concerns
• Assist with meal service as needed
• Monitor inventory in refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage
• Order nutritional supplements
• Assist with:
• Breakfast and lunch menus
• Meal count order forms
• Bag lunch requests
• Day Center activity food requests
• Communicate regularly with:
• Contracted food service vendors
• Food service companies
• Other meal program vendors
• Communicate with participants, caregivers, assisted living, and skilled nursing facility staff regarding nutritional needs
• Develop and conduct food safety in-service trainings for day center staff
• Maintain confidentiality of participant and organizational information
• Follow all CEI policies and procedures
• Complete all required agency trainings
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Maintain a safe and professional work environment
• Demonstrate a courteous, helpful, and responsive attitude toward all customer groups
• Perform other duties as assigned in a positive and cooperative manner

• Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) from an accredited college or university in:
  • Food Science
  • Nutrition
  • Or a closely related field OR
• Certified as a Nutrition Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration

• Preferred minimum of 1 year of experience in a healthcare facility

• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with:
  • Employees
  • Clients
  • The general public
• Ability to travel and report to all CEI locations as scheduled

• Full range of body motion, including:
  • Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching
  • Manual and finger dexterity
  • Eye-hand coordination
• Ability to:
  • Lift/carry up to 25 pounds
  • Push or pull objects exceeding 150 pounds using proper body mechanics
• Ability to work for prolonged periods in:
  • Clinic settings
  • Rehabilitation departments
  • Community environments

• Corrected vision and hearing within normal range
• Ability to verbally communicate with:
  • Participants
  • Caregivers
  • Interdisciplinary team members

• Ability to work under stressful conditions
• Work environments may be:
  • Noisy
  • Crowded
  • Subject to fluctuating indoor temperatures
• May interact with participants who exhibit verbal or physical aggression
• Potential exposure to:
  • Bodily fluids
  • Communicable diseases
  • Medicinal preparations
  • Toxic substances
  • Unpleasant odors
  • Other conditions common to clinical environments

CEI operates under a capitated healthcare model, receiving a set payment per enrolled participant rather than a fee-for-service structure. CEI is a stable, growing organization committed to long-term success and community impact.