LICENSED Registered Dietician $5,000 HIRING BONUS
Company: VOANS Senior Community Care of Colorado
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description $5,000 HIRING BONUS! Come join
our awesome team as a Registered Dietician with Senior CommUnity
Care of Colorado. We offer great benefits and a great work
environment! This position is located in Eckert, Colorado! We offer
a relocation bonus! 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:
Bachelor’s or 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 after 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.
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