Nutrition Assistant

IOA is on the forefront of revolutionary healthcare models, reshaping the way people can age in place. Our innovative models transform lives, enhance communities, and save healthcare systems millions of dollars. Rather than focusing on archaic outdated design, we strive to consistently question the "status-quo" and create new and more innovative ways to help aging adults and adults with disabilities maintain their quality of life.

With over 23 programs, we offer multiple ways to aid seniors maintain their health, well-being, independence and participation in the community, fulfilling our mission.

The Nutrition Assistant supports the delivery of nutrition services in compliance with Title 22, California Code of Regulations, Section 54333, by assisting the Registered Dietitian in preparing, documenting, and monitoring participant nutritional care. This position helps ensure all dietary services meet the individualized needs of participants and comply with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) licensing requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting nutritional data for initial and periodic assessments, including dietary preferences, allergies, and feeding needs.
• Support implementation of care plans by preparing charts, tracking nutrition-related goals, and assisting with progress monitoring.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of therapeutic and modified diets consistent with each participant's care plan and dietary orders.
• Monitor food safety practices and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain participant nutrition documentation, meal counts, and records as required for program compliance and audits.
• Provide nutrition-related group education under the direction of the dietitian, consistent with the participant's functional level.
• Report significant changes in food intake, weight, or physical status to the Registered Dietitian and interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff and the food service vendor to ensure proper meal delivery, portion control, and therapeutic diet accuracy.
• Assist in maintaining menus and verifying adherence to dietary guidelines, cultural considerations, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) case conferences when needed to support nutrition-related goals and service delivery.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience :

Licenses / Certificates :

Skills and Competencies

Regulatory Reference

This position functions under the guidance of Title 22, Division 5, Chapter 3.5 - Adult Day Health Care, with duties supporting the role of the Registered Dietitian per §54333 (Nutrition Services). Nutrition Assistants may perform clerical and supportive duties but do not independently assess or prescribe dietary interventions.

Working Conditions

COMPENSATION :

Range : $23 - $26 / hourly

This amount is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education and other factors.

This range does not include any additional equity, benefits, or other non-monetary compensation which may be included

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Institute on Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Institute on Aging is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment and providing equal opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neuro-diversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.