Center for Elders' Independence
Dietetic Technician
Center for Elders' Independence, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
Dietetic Technician
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Dietetic Technician
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Center for Elders' Independence .
The Center for Elders’ Independence is a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach for care planning and implementing purposeful high‑quality, affordable, and integrated health care services to the elderly. Participants meet PACE requirements as prescribed by CMS and are referred to as participants. Our PO includes Adult Day Health Centers extension drug and primary care clinics, promoting participant autonomy, quality of life, and enabling individuals to live in their communities.
Position 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.
Compensation Hourly Rate: $28.97 – $43.46 per hour. Pay rate is based on market data,adding the candidate’s experience, skills, abilities, and work history.
General Duties & Responsibilities
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, caregiversıld, 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 turmeric 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 sır × service vendors
Food service companies
Other meal program vendors
შესაბამისლ
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 groupsPerform other duties as assigned in a positive and cooperative manner
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) from an accredited college or university in:
Food Science
Nutrition
Or a closely related field
Certified as a Nutrition Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Experience Preferred minimum of 1 year实践 experience in a healthcare facility.
Skills & Abilities
Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with:
Employees
Clients
The general public
Ability to travel and report to all CEI locations as scheduled
Additional Job Requirements Physical Requirements
Full range of body motion, including:
Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching
Manual and finger dexterity
Eye‑hand coordination
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Ability to:
Lift/carry up to 25 pounds
Push or pull objects exceeding 150 pounds using proper body mechanics
Ability to work توفير prolonged periods in:
Clinic settings
Rehabilitation departments
Community environments
Visual, Hearing & Communication Requirements
Corrected vision and hearing within normal range
Ability to verbally communicate with:
Participants
Caregivers
Interdisciplinary team members
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Dietetic Technician
role at
Center for Elders' Independence .
The Center for Elders’ Independence is a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach for care planning and implementing purposeful high‑quality, affordable, and integrated health care services to the elderly. Participants meet PACE requirements as prescribed by CMS and are referred to as participants. Our PO includes Adult Day Health Centers extension drug and primary care clinics, promoting participant autonomy, quality of life, and enabling individuals to live in their communities.
Position 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.
Compensation Hourly Rate: $28.97 – $43.46 per hour. Pay rate is based on market data,adding the candidate’s experience, skills, abilities, and work history.
General Duties & Responsibilities
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, caregiversıld, 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 turmeric 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 sır × service vendors
Food service companies
Other meal program vendors
შესაბამისლ
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 groupsPerform other duties as assigned in a positive and cooperative manner
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) from an accredited college or university in:
Food Science
Nutrition
Or a closely related field
Certified as a Nutrition Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Experience Preferred minimum of 1 year实践 experience in a healthcare facility.
Skills & Abilities
Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with:
Employees
Clients
The general public
Ability to travel and report to all CEI locations as scheduled
Additional Job Requirements Physical Requirements
Full range of body motion, including:
Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching
Manual and finger dexterity
Eye‑hand coordination
erase>
Ability to:
Lift/carry up to 25 pounds
Push or pull objects exceeding 150 pounds using proper body mechanics
Ability to work توفير prolonged periods in:
Clinic settings
Rehabilitation departments
Community environments
Visual, Hearing & Communication Requirements
Corrected vision and hearing within normal range
Ability to verbally communicate with:
Participants
Caregivers
Interdisciplinary team members
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