Assistant Clinical Dietitian, FL PACE Centers

Brief Description

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 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.

Job Title: Clinical Dietitian Assistant (Florida PACE Centers)

Job Summary

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

Essential Job Functions

• Observes participant’s food intake and reports progress and dietary problems.
• Completes nutritional assessments and re-assessments.
• Obtains participant’s weights, asses 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
  
  

Education

Job Requirements

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

Experience

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

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR) certification preferred
  
  

Abilities Required

• 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
  
  

Functional Demands

Environment Work Conditions

• Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation
  
  

Infectious Material Exposure

• N/A
  
  

Organizational Expectations

• Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
• Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM 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
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you’ve ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.

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