Registered Dietician
Company: Senior Community Care of Colorado
Location: Glendale
Posted on: January 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Come join our awesome team as a Registered Dietician with Senior
CommUnity Care of Colorado in Eckert. We offer great benefits and a
great work environment! Senior CommUnity Care of Colorado PACE is
part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the
Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America
parent organization. Pay: $63,000 - $79,000 annually, based on
experience! Relocation Bonus Offered! Schedule: Monday - Friday
8a-5pm. Travel in the community to and from participants homes may
be required. Employer/Employee Benefits: - Medical, Dental and
Vision insurance - Health Savings Account (HSA) - Flexible Saving
Account (FSA) - 403(b) - with discretionary contribution - Paid
Vacation/Sick Time - Employee Referral Program Benefits with
minimal to no cost to employees: - Scholarships - Employee
Assistance Program (EAP) - Wellness program - Life insurance (with
an option to purchase additional) - Short term disability - Loan
program - Ministry Program The Registered Dietician will screen and
assess participant nutritional status for Senior CommUnity Care
participants. Uses pertinent data to plan and implement appropriate
nutrition interventions and communicates the information to the
Interdisciplinary Team to ensure the nutritional needs of the
participants are met. Performs nutritional assessment and provides
nutritional education for Senior CommUnity Care participants
requiring interventions. Coordinates serving of meals;
monitors/coordinates kitchen facilities to ensure standards are
met. Coordinates with contracted meal services to ensure meals meet
the needs of the Senior CommUnity Care participants. Provides
education to other health care professionals as appropriate.
Provides direction and supervision to Dietary Aide. QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced degree from an accredited college with major studies in
food and nutrition or dietetics required. Licensed in the state as
a Dietitian. Registered Dietitian Certification required. - Minimum
of one year of experience working with a frail or elderly
population required. - Must have medical clearance for communicable
diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct
participant contact. - Must have a valid driver's license and have
means of transportation. - Must be able to clear Background Check
and Drug Screen. Skills and Knowledge: - Working knowledge of
physical, mental and social needs of frail older adults. -
Effective skills in assessment of nutritional needs of frail older
adults. - Effective written and oral communication skills. -
Ability to work with an Interdisciplinary Team, as well as
independently. - Effective organizational skills. - Ability to
utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as
timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -
Provides quality Nutrition Care through the Academy of Nutrition
and Dietetics, evidence-based Nutrition Care Process. Specific to
each disease/condition, completes the Nutrition Assessment,
Nutrition Diagnosis, Nutrition Interventions, on-going Nutrition
Monitoring and Evaluation. Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy and
education to participants and or caregivers. Reports any changes in
participant status to the Interdisciplinary Team and coordinates
interventions with the appropriate staff - Conducts an in-person
re-assessment yearly; and every six (6) months if actively involved
in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care. Also,
any participant with a change of status is re-assessed in-person. -
Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Maintains
regular attendance at, and participants in Interdisciplinary Team
meetings; communicates participant changes, collaborates on care
planning decisions and coordination for twenty-four (24) hour care
delivery. - Monitors monthly weights, medical diagnosis, drug
nutrient interactions, changes in chewing, swallowing, mood changes
hydration status, intake, skin breakdown, reports changes to the
Interdisciplinary Team and makes recommendations for changes to
appropriate staff. - Documents nutrition notes and all other
pertinent activities in the participations' medical record
according to Senior CommUnity Care standards. - Provides
nutritional counseling and education for Senior CommUnity Care
program participants and or caregivers using appropriate materials.
- Provides nutritional educational programs to own department or
other departments/Senior CommUnity Care staff. - Assists in
monitoring meals, including intake, diet compliance and tray
accuracy. - Oversees and manages dining program. - Maintains
operational food inventory and emergency dietary supply inventory
according to regulations. Including ordering, shopping, and errands
associated with dietary operations. - Oversees special event
planning as necessary, including ordering, setup, break down and
cleaning. - Develops and implements the nutritional components of
participant's plan of care including active participation and
development of therapeutic dining programs. - Maintains
supplement/snack/bag lunch lists and dietary census for Senior
CommUnity Care participants. - Directs, supervises, performs
initial and annual competencies on, and evaluates the performance
of the Dietary Aide. - Ensures that the job responsibilities,
authorities, and accountability of direct reports are defined and
understood. - Oversees maintenance/cleanliness and orderliness of
serving kitchen. Monitors portion control; appropriate serving of
food; adherence to therapeutic diets, purchasing and inventory of
food. - Responsible for the management of therapeutic diets,
including modification to meet individual participant needs, and
physician orders. - Acts as liaison with contracted meal service to
ensure meals meets the needs of the Senior CommUnity Care
participants. - Assists in development of policies and procedures
for nutrition and dining services. - Protects privacy and maintains
confidentiality of company procedures, results and information
about employees, participants and families. - Participates and
support Quality Improvement Initiatives. - Performs other
duties/projects and participates on other committees, as requested.
Senior Community Care of Colorado (SCCCO) is a PACE Program
(Program of All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly) serving older adults
in Montrose and Delta Counties. Our team offers wrap-around care
services to meet the unique needs of each of our participants and
support them to remain living independently in their homes and
communities. Our approach to care is based on our respect for the
human spirit and the belief that the right to dignity doesn’t
diminish with age. Compassion, empathy, personal attention are at
the core of how we serve each and every program participant. Unlike
other settings, getting to know our participants and building
meaningful relationships are key to our success. We want our staff
to love their job and offer flexible work schedules and a
comprehensive benefits package that support a healthy and active
work-life balance. SCCCO is Great Place to Work-Certified 7 years
in a row! At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing
diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national
origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status,
parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and
any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe
that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences
nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our
mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where
everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal
best. Experience Required - 1 year(s): Experience working with a
frail or elderly population required. Education Required - Masters
or better in Dietetics or related field Licenses & Certifications
Required - Driver's License - Licensed Dietitian Equal Opportunity
Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of
their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further
information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the
Department of Labor.
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