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PACE Registered Dietitian

National City, CA · On-site

$32 - $43/hr

Provides appropriate food handling training for staff involved in food service operations at the Center and perform necessary monitoring audits required by CACFP. * Monitors and assists with food ...

syhealth

PACE Registered Dietitian

National City, CA · On-site

$32 - $43/hr

Provides appropriate food handling training for staff involved in food service operations at the Center and perform necessary monitoring audits required by CACFP. * Monitors and assists with food ...

syhealth

PACE Registered Dietitian

National City, CA

$32 - $43/hr

Provides appropriate food handling training for staff involved in food service operations at the Center and perform necessary monitoring audits required by CACFP. * Monitors and assists with food ...

E CENTER

Cook IV (50450)

Oroville, CA · On-site

$21.83 - $26.20/hr

... CACFP guidelines. * Understands and strictly adheres to health, safety, food handling and sanitation requirements before, during and after meal preparation. * Monitors and maintains proper food ...

E CENTER

Cook IV (50450)

Oroville, CA · On-site

$21.83 - $26.20/hr

... CACFP guidelines. * Understands and strictly adheres to health, safety, food handling and sanitation requirements before, during and after meal preparation. * Monitors and maintains proper food ...

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What is a CACFP monitor?

CACFP Monitors are professionals responsible for overseeing and ensuring compliance with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) regulations at participating sites such as child care centers, adult day care centers, and family day care homes. Their primary duties include conducting site visits, reviewing meal service practices, checking documentation, and providing technical assistance to ensure that nutritious meals and snacks are served according to federal guidelines. Monitors play a critical role in maintaining program integrity, preventing fraud, and helping sites improve their meal programs to meet children's and adults' nutritional needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a CACFP monitor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a CACFP Monitor, you need a solid understanding of child nutrition program regulations, attention to detail, and often a background in food service, nutrition, or a related field. Familiarity with compliance tracking software, data entry systems, and sometimes ServSafe or similar certifications is typically required. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to build rapport with childcare providers help set exceptional monitors apart. These skills ensure program compliance, food safety, and effective support for participating organizations.

What are some common challenges faced by CACFP monitors during site reviews, and how can they be effectively addressed?

CACFP Monitors often encounter challenges such as incomplete documentation, inconsistent meal service practices, and varying levels of program understanding among site staff. Effectively addressing these issues involves thorough preparation before visits, clear communication of program requirements, and providing targeted training or corrective action guidance when discrepancies are found. Building positive relationships with site staff and maintaining detailed records also help streamline monitoring and improve compliance over time.

What is the difference between Cacfp Monitor vs Cacfp Coordinator?

AspectCacfp MonitorCacfp Coordinator
CertificationsRequires CACFP-specific training and certificationsRequires CACFP certifications plus additional program management credentials
Work EnvironmentPrimarily conducts site visits and compliance checksOversees program operations, staff, and compliance at a broader level
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by agencies overseeing CACFP complianceUsed by organizations managing multiple CACFP sites

The main difference between a Cacfp Monitor and a Cacfp Coordinator is that the Monitor focuses on compliance checks and site visits, while the Coordinator manages overall program operations and staff. Both roles require CACFP-specific certifications, but the Coordinator's role involves broader responsibilities and oversight.

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PACE Registered Dietitian

San Ysidro Health

National City, CA • On-site

$42.83 - $55.95/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Evaluate participants' nutritional status, develop and implement nutritional care plans, and communicate nutritional data to health professionals.

  • Oversee food service operations to ensure safe, nutritious, and appropriately prepared meals in accordance with guidelines and individual care plans.

  • Provide dietary counseling and education to participants and caregivers, and participate in team meetings and training activities.

Job description

Position Summary:
The Registered Dietitian (RD) is a Member of the Inter-disciplinary Team (IDT) of the San Diego PACE Program and is responsible for the implementation of the food and nutrition care for San Diego PACE participants. The RD will evaluate the participant's nutritional status, assess nutrient requirements, develop and implement nutritional care plans, recommend nutritional prescriptions, evaluate participant tolerance and effectiveness of nutrition care, and communicate nutritional data and information to the physicians and other health professionals. The RD will provide dietary counseling and education to participants and caregivers. The RD is responsible for overseeing in center duties associated with the food service program. The RD must communicate clinical and food service discrepancies with the PACE Registered Dietitian Nutrition Manager and on site IDT manager.
Essential Functions of the Job:
Clinical Care - 60%
  • Perform assessments and chart reviews as indicated by nutrition standards to determine the nutritional status of participants and develop plans accordingly.
  • Function as a member of the IDT, attends all meetings and works collaboratively with other team members.
  • Provide dietary counseling and education to participants and caregivers as part of the nutrition service, as ordered by physician and according to Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
  • Ensure therapeutic diets are served as ordered and prepared according to Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards.
  • Document all relevant aspects of nutritional care for participants in accordance with the standards and documents participant changes appropriately in the medical record and communicates interventions, such as diet changes and nutrition concerns, effectively with appropriate team members, participants, and caregivers.
  • Provide individual and group nutrition education and documentation of the activity.
  • Determine and recommend oral nutrition supplements in accordance with participants' medical needs.
  • Ensure assessments and chart reviews are in accordance with CMS regulations.
  • Participates in work area development, in-service training, and department meetings.
  • Additional clinical work functions and duties may be assigned.

Food Service Administration - 40%
  • Assure that food provided to participants is safe, appetizing and provides for nutritional needs and components in accordance with the CACFP program.
  • Oversees daily organized meal service (breakfast, lunch and snack) based on CACFP guidelines and individualized care plan specific participant meal cards/master diet list.
  • Provides leadership with constructive feedback regarding food service personnel, including work performance and recommendations for personnel actions.
  • Provides appropriate food handling training for staff involved in food service operations at the Center and perform necessary monitoring audits required by CACFP.
  • Monitors and assists with food service and delivery by the kitchen and support staff.
  • Ensure diet textures are in compliance with SLP recommendations in the day center.
  • Works with the State Food Program as guided by state rules and regulations.
  • Conducts sanitation and safety checks for kitchen and kitchen equipment as needed.
  • Additional food service work functions and duties may be assigned.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Maintain and follow established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
  • Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
  • Adheres to and models SYHC's core values and behaviors of Excellence, Empowerment, Integrity and Respect.
  • Adheres to SYHC and PACE attendance and punctuality policies and practices.
  • Attend meetings as required and participate on committees as directed.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Job Requirements
Experience Required (Minimum level of experience):
  • Completion of a dietetic internship or practical experience as a student dietitian.
  • Knowledge of long-term care nutritional needs.
  • Preferred: 2+ years of experience working as a Registered Dietitian.
  • Supervisory Experience: May supervise food service, support staff and program aids.

Education Required (minimum level of education):
Bachelor's Degree from an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics accredited institution with a major in Dietetics or Nutrition and completion of nutrition in a dietetic internship or practical experience as a student dietitian.
Education Preferred:
Master's degree in nutrition
Certifications/Licenses Required:
  • Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Certifications/Licenses Preferred:
  • CDE status preferred but not required
  • Must be CDE eligible in 24 months

Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Spanish preferred.
Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job:
  • Skill in developing nutrition plans that stimulate compromised patients to eat. Familiarity with the Older Americans Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Area Agencies on Aging.
  • Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft office. Ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships and to participate in a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary team.

Equipment Used:
Computer, fax and telephone
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Physical clearance for reaching, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling and grasping; have full range of motion; ability to lift 50 lbs; need to lift and transfer participants; T.B. clearance.
Universal Requirements:
Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.
About Us San Ysidro Health is a Federally Qualified Health Care organization committed to providing high quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable healthcare services for the entire family. The organization was founded by seven women in search of medical services for their families and community. Almost 50 years later, San Ysidro Health now provides innovative care to over 108,000 patients through a vast and integrated network of 47 program sites across the county. San Ysidro Health could not serve our patients without the dedication of our passionate and hardworking employees. Apply today and become a part of our mission-driven team! San Ysidro Health has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as employee selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, employee programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical heredity cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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