Dietetic Technician

Center for Elders' Independence
San Leandro, CA, USA

$28.97 p/hour
Healthcare
Full-time
dietetic technician
clinical nutrition
therapeutic diets

Our job summary

The Dietetic Technician at the Center for Elders’ Independence supports Registered Dietitians by managing clinical nutrition tasks, therapeutic diets, and food service operations across multiple sites. Responsibilities include participant nutrition assessments, food safety inspections, inventory management, meal service assistance, and nutrition education. The role requires effective communication with healthcare teams, caregivers, and vendors while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards in a healthcare-focused environment serving the elderly.

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

Position: Dietetic Technician

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, as well as 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, 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

Qualifications

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

Experience

Preferred minimum of 1 year of 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

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

Visual, Hearing & Communication Requirements

Corrected vision and hearing within normal range
Ability to verbally communicate with:

Participants
Caregivers
Interdisciplinary team members

Work Environment & Pressure Factors

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.

Center for Elders’ Independence is a PACE (Program of All- Inclusive Care for the Elderly) organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to care planning and care implementation for the purpose of providing high quality, affordable, integrated health care services to the elderly, including an Adult Day Health Center, and promoting autonomy, quality of life and the ability of individuals to live in their communities. Unlike other healthcare plans, CEI is not a "fee-for-service" plan. It is a “capitation” healthcare plan. CEI is paid a set amount for each person enrolled in our program, whether or not that individual seeks care. We are a growing company that offers stability and continues to thrive.

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