We are offering a $4,000 Sign-on Bonus (to be paid throughout the first year of employment).

Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania.

Our services include LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly); skilled nursing, home health; personal care; adoption & foster care; assisted living; adult day services; memory care; hospice; palliative care; residential living; affordable housing; home safety monitoring; Meals on Wheels; rehabilitation services and private duty.

LIFE is a program that serves county residents living in Armstrong, Butler, Beaver and Lawrence Counties. It is an all-inclusive comprehensive program that helps individuals maintain their independence in their home and community through supportive services. The LIFE programs offer an array of person-centered services from medical care to adult day supports with the primary goal of allowing individuals to remain in their own home.

Assists in the provision of food service and nutritional programs within the LIFE Center. Completes nutritional assessments, develops care plans and assures participant’s needs are met through high quality nutritional meals and services. Assists with the management of the Nutritional Services Department in the absence of the director of Nutritional Services.

Takes part in assigned participant’s assessment and reassessment, including initial and periodic, and the participant’s plan of care. Is knowledgeable about participant’s overall need and views the participant in a holistic manner.
Assesses assigned participant's nutritional status and needs, develops nutritional goals and appropriate means to meet these goals.
Participates in the development of Interdisciplinary Care Plans and attends care conferences as scheduled.
Provides nutritional care services, including nutritional assessment and counseling to participants and/or family members or caregivers as assigned.
Documents nutritional care in the medical record in accordance with center policies and accepted professional practices standards.
Documents changes in a participant’s condition in the medical record according to policy and procedures.
Assist in ensuring that participant meals are nutritious, palatable, attractive and meet participant nutritional needs.
Develops, implements and monitors provisions of therapeutic/general nutritional care to assigned participants by means of meal rounds and nourishment delivery follow-up.
Assists in departmental quality assurance measures.
Assists in the development and evaluation of policies and procedures related to nutritional care and food service.
Assists in monitoring food storage, transport and service in the center to in compliance with state health standards/guidelines.
Provides and documents in-service education for center staff as assigned.
Attends self-development programs to keep abreast of professional standards and federal, state and local regulations.
Works as a team member in cooperation with all other disciplines for the ultimate goal of excellent participant care.
Adheres to administrative and departmental policies and procedures; including, but not limited to safety, health and confidentiality.
Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and develops plans of care for each participant.
TRAINING: On an annual basis employee will have completed training including:
the need of the participants in the center’s targeted population,
body mechanics/transfer techniques,
voluntary reporting requirements involving abuse, neglect and exploitation,
positive approach methods to manage behavior,
and two (2) sessions, (totaling a minimum of eight (8) hours), targeted at enhancing the quality of care given and the employees job performance.
OPERATING PRINCIPLES.... Employees of Lutheran SeniorLife are expected to demonstrate the following through everyday performance of their job responsibilities: i.e. Operating Principles...
Acknowledge the value of the contribution of each individual,
Demonstrate fairness and equity in all interactions,
Live with integrity, and be honest at all times,
Demonstrate excellence in service.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Four year degree from college or university; and one (1) to two (2) years related experience and/or training in a long-term care setting preferred.
Must be “Registered” or Registered Dietitian eligible and a Licensed Dietitian in Pennsylvania or Licensed Dietitian in Pennsylvania eligible.
At least one year experience with a frail or elderly population.
Current registration with themAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word and Excel required.

Benefits

Lutheran SeniorLife offers growth opportunities and a variety of benefits including but not limited to:

*based on employment status*

FREE** Benefit Model for Full-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. (**No per-pay contributions for Single Coverage)
Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays
Low-Cost Benefit Model for Eligible Part-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability
Additional Medical, Dental, Vision Options for Employees and Family Members
Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, and Additional Life Insurance Options
Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer sponsored retirement savings plan
Optional enrollment in a Flexible Spending Account
Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, programs
Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement or Vehicle Program for Eligible Employees
Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program

Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.