Registered Dietician
Company: VOANS Senior Community Care of Michigan
Location: Lansing
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Come join our awesome team as a
Registered Dietician at the Senior Community Care of Michigan. We
have great benefits and a great work environment! Senior Community
Care of Michigan PACE is part of Volunteers of America National
Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of
the Volunteers of America parent organization. Director of Clinical
Services Job Highlights: 403(b) Retirement Plan; Career
scholarships; Quality training, continuing career education and
leadership programs; Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Paid Time
Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days) About the job: Schedule: 4 days
a week Pay: $28.85-$34.14 The Registered Dietitian Under the
supervision of the Center Manager screens and assesses 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 Required
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. 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 a
valid driver’s license and have means of transportation. Must have
medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date
immunizations after having direct participant contact. Must be able
to clear Background Check and Drug Screen Essentials: Provides
quality Nutrition Care through the Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics, evidence[1]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 participant’s 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 Senior Community Care of Michigan - PACE:
Senior Community Care of Michigan - PACE is part of Volunteers of
America National Services which serves as the Housing and
Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent
organization. PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the
Elderly. Our team members include clinical professionals,
housekeepers, maintenance associates, and culinary employees among
others. Unlike some clinical environments, PACE centers offer
employees flexible work schedules, with most positions only
requiring occasional weekends. Team members have an opportunity to
get to know their patients and build meaningful relationships. Our
Senior Community Care of Lansing, MI, values our staff and
residents at the highest level. In the capital city of Michigan,
staff call a vibrant, diverse, and bustling city their home. Our
PACE program allows for more standard working hours than is usual
with elder care careers, and we foster a work-life balance by
offering employees paid-time off benefits as part of our
comprehensive benefits package, as well as creating moments of
appreciation in the workplace throughout the year. Come join us at
SCCMI, and see why VOANS has been voted by employees as a Great
Place To Work the past 4 years running. In our 2022 Great Place to
Work survey, employees said their work has a special meaning: this
is not “just a job”. 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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