Are you looking to be a part of a fun team that positively impacts your community? At Care Initiatives we’re committed to celebrating life and helping those in our care live to the fullest. We love helping people gain their highest level of independence and quality of life during their time with us.

Care Initiatives is the largest single operator of quality nursing homes in Iowa. As a non-profit organization, we have proudly been investing millions of dollars into the communities we serve since 1989. Care Initiatives serves roughly 2800 Iowans through skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, and hospice locations. We are dedicated to providing compassionate care for Iowans through all of life’s transitions. “Always Learn” is one of our Core Values. We want you to learn and grow with us. Apply today to start your exciting new career with us!

Care Initiatives is currently hiring an Assistant Dietary Manager to join our Team!

Successful candidates will:

• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan conferences; integrate nutritional plans of care with others; coordinate closely with Nursing Department via regular communication with DON.
• Implement and document in the dietary component of residents’ assessments and care plans.
• Maintain procedure/instruction manual specific to department; assure correct procedures are implemented in preparation and serving of food and result in correct quantity, quality, temperature, and appearance of food served.
• Develop standards for and assure purchase of high-quality food items, and proper storage and handling/preparation according to health and sanitation guidelines.
• Assume responsibility for Dietary Department compliance with current regulations; act as primary liaison with federal and state survey agencies regarding dietary services.
• Supervise food preparation and service.
• Work with Administration and the Activity Department to plan menus and provide special foods for parties and/or other scheduled programs.
• Participate in regular conferences with Consultant Dietitian, Administrator and other department heads.
• Post current menus.
• Record menu changes and have approved by Consultant Dietitian.

We are proud to provide excellent benefits to our team members!

• Competitive Wages!
• Dayforce Wallet- on Demand Pay- access your pay as soon as it is earned!
• Four different great medical plan choices!
• HSA and FSA Programs
• Two different dental coverage plan options
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Retirement 403(b) Savings plan
• Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical illness and Accident Coverage Plans
• Doctor on Demand, discounts on gym memberships, fitness equipment, ID Theft Protections, Be Well 24/7
• Discount Programs on Verizon Wireless and hotel, theme park tickets, electronics, appliances, apparel and more!
• Continuing Education (CE)
• Online Training
• Advancement & Transfer Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Veteran’s Day Pay for Veterans

Care Initiatives has implemented its Employee and Provider SARS-CoV-2 (“COVID-19”) Vaccine Policy pursuant to recent federal regulation, which requires all employees to have either their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or submit a medical or religious exemption request by February 14, 2022. If you have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, please be prepared to provide proof of vaccination upon hire. If you would like to submit a medical or religious exemption request, the appropriate forms will be provided to you upon hire.

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