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Habitat Health

PACE-based elder care provider and insurer

Registered Dietitian

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeSacramento, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least one year of experience working with frail or elderly people.
  • Current medical terminology knowledge and the ability to complete written assessments and document participant care.
  • National certification as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment, navigate ambiguity, adapt quickly, and contribute to continuous improvement.
  • A learning and growth mindset, including seeking feedback, engaging in healthy debate, and using data and curiosity to inform decisions.
  • Integrity and ownership, including considering broader organizational impact, following through, and delivering results.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with participants, caregivers, team members, and other stakeholders in person, by phone, and through electronic systems.
  • Ability to follow safety procedures and infection control protocols and use personal protective equipment when required.
  • Ability to perform role-specific physical tasks, which may include bending, reaching, lifting, or assisting participants, and handling supplies or equipment typically weighing up to 25–50 pounds, with assistance or mechanical aids as needed.
  • Ability to comply with applicable vaccination, masking, infection control, and personal protective equipment requirements for the role and work location.
  • A state-issued driver's license, personal transportation, and auto insurance as required by law.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement participant nutrition plans of care that account for social circumstances and medical needs, in collaboration with the primary care provider and interdisciplinary team.
  • Plan and conduct follow-ups and reassessments for each participant, or when participant status changes.
  • Assess participants’ access to food and refer needs for meal-preparation evaluation and grocery shopping to the interdisciplinary team.
  • Determine participants’ need for oral nutritional supplements and order them accordingly.
  • Instruct participants and caregivers on dietary regimens and nutritional requirements, including through home visits as required.
  • Develop and implement nutrition care plans for high-risk participants, including medical nutrition therapy recommendations.
  • Monitor food intake, therapeutic diets, and special dietary modifications, and communicate relevant information and concerns to the care team.
  • Seek and share constructive feedback and help implement changes to improve clinical outcomes and participant experience.
  • Conduct sanitation and safety checks for the kitchen and kitchen equipment as needed.
  • Monitor the adequacy of breakfast, lunch, and snack menus and adjust dietary regimens or nutritional requirements to meet individual participant needs.
  • Update the meal calendar, supplement sheet, diet lists, and assisted dining room guide as needed.
  • Attend care-planning sessions and report on participants’ nutritional status.
  • Work with the State and Federal Food Program as guided by regulations.
  • Serve as the onsite subject matter expert supporting quality programs and discipline-specific audits.
  • Communicate with participants, caregivers, team members, and other stakeholders in person, by phone, and through electronic systems.
  • Travel between work sites or community locations as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree or equivalent in food science, nutrition, and/or dietetics, as required by the credentialing body.
  • Two or more years of experience as a practicing Registered Dietitian.
  • Bilingual Spanish and English.
  • PACE and/or ADHC/CBAS experience.

About the Company

Habitat Health

PACE-based elder care provider and insurer

Habitat Health coordinates medical care, social services, and daily living support for older adults to help them stay in their homes and communities. It operates under the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which lets it act as both a healthcare provider and an insurer, delivering a bundled set of services including primary and specialty care, mental health, prescription management, rehabilitation, transportation, nutrition support, adult day activities, and home visits within a single framework. The organization differentiates itself through its dual provider/insurer model and its home- and community-focused, holistic approach, starting with a Sacramento pilot in partnership with Kaiser Permanente and backed by major venture investors. Its goal is to expand access to integrated, coordinated care for seniors, helping them maintain independence and avoid long-term institutional care.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Early VC
Total funding
$50M
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
2023

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