PACE Nutrition Assistant

MIDLAND CARE CONNECTION INC•Topeka, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to support the Registered Dietician in managing the dietary and nutritional needs of PACE participants. This role involves information-sharing of dietary recommendations, menu-planning, establishing cultural competence, compliance with regulatory requirements, documentation of participant care, and observation of diet-related complications.

Requirements

Must possess a valid Kansas or Missouri Driver’s License, in force automobile liability insurance and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets organization’s insurability standard as defined by Midland policy.
Availability of reliable transportation is required for this position.
Experience with older adults.
If not already a Certified Dietary Manager, the expectation is that this certification is obtained within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience working as a Dietary Manager or in a dietary department.

Responsibilities

Assures excellent customer service is provided.
Monitoring of Participant’s nutritional status while implementing the Plan of Care.
Communicates with Registered Dietician (RD) of any concerns, areas of improvement for participant’s nutritional needs and/or eating function.
Communicates with RD observed signs of malnutrition, allergic reactions, or refusal to eat.
Assists in ordering and purchasing of food for the PACE Day Center.
Menu-planning, which includes: validating participant preferences, substitution lists, therapeutic diets, and product availability.
Monitoring of food preparation and delivery in the PACE Day Center according to: schedules, menus, standardized recipes, safety, and sanitation regulations.
Completing nutrition screens with oversight and guidance by RD.
Monitoring supply delivery of nutritional supplements; manage the preparation and service of special nourishments and supplemental feedings.
Obtaining and recording of PACE participant weigh with oversight and guidance by RD.
In partnership with PACE Dietary Team and Meals on Wheels, monitoring compliance of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Assists in other areas of the Midland organization as may be needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Carries out the mission and values of Midland Care Connection.
Respects the autonomy and right to confidentiality, self-determination, informed consent, privacy, and security of all participants/participants and families.
Reports changes in participant condition to the Registered Dietician and seeks needed changes as warranted.
Processes new diet orders which include: diet changes, updating of diet cards, and information accuracy in electronic medical record.
Documents care provided and the response of the participant/family timely in the participant’s medical record.
Participates in departmental and/or agency-wide quality improvement activities.
Seeks opportunities for professional growth; uses evolving technologies as instructed.
Attends departmental meetings as required.
Completes annual mandatory education.
Maintains current, active licensure as required.
Monitors and responds to reports including utilization of goods and services.
Utilizes company resources in a prudent and appropriate manner; is a good steward of company resources.
Carries out the mission and values of Midland.
Articulates Midland Philosophy.
Demonstrates a willingness to assist in participant/participant and family care as needed.
Respects the autonomy and right of confidentiality of participants/participants and families.
Demonstrates good customer service the Midland Way at all times.
Participates in performance improvement activities.
Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with other staff.
Comes to work in neat, clean attire and consistently presents an appropriately professional appearance.
Comes to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrates dependability and punctuality.
Understands the organization’s computer system(s) and the software(s) used within the department as applicable to this position.
Serves as a Universal Employee and accepts assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
Performs all duties as assigned in an effective manner.
Understands and demonstrates compliance with Midland policies and procedures.