Dietitian

St. Paul's Senior Services

Location: EL CAJON, CA 92021, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Healthcare
Occupational Category: 29-1031.00 – Healthcare Practitioners and Technicians
Posted: Tuesday, 25 August 2026
Valid Through: Thursday, 24 September 2026

Job Description

St. Paul's Senior Services is hiring a Dietitian in EL CAJON, CA. This is a full-time position, and paying $68,600.00–$102,900.00/year.

San Diego’s St. Paul's PACE program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly). This innovative program is for individuals 55 years or older, who are living with chronic illness, or disabilities and need coordinated medical care to continue living as independently as possible in their home and community. The healthcare teams at St. Paul’s PACE provide a hands-on approach coordinating medical, social, and home care services so individuals no longer need to manage their medical care alone.
This is a full-time position with a typical work schedule of Monday - Friday, 8: 00 am to 4: 30 pm.

Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Dietitian Manager, the dietitian screens and assesses participant nutritional status for St. Paul’s PACE (SPP) participants. Uses pertinent data to plan and implement appropriate nutrition interventions and communicates the same to the interdisciplinary team to ensure the nutritional needs of the participants are met. Performs nutritional assessment and provides nutritional education for St. Paul’s PACE participants requiring interventions. Assists with and helps to coordinate serving of meals and monitors/coordinates kitchen facility to ensure standards are met. Assists with coordination with contracted meal services to ensure meals meet the needs of the St. Paul’s PACE participants. Provides education to other health care professionals as appropriate.
Qualifications and Requirements:
  • Education: Baccalaureate or advanced degree from an accredited college with major studies in food and nutrition or related field. Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) as confirmed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Experience: Minimum of 1 year’s experience working with a frail or elderly population both individually and in groups required.
Skills and Knowledge:
  • Working knowledge of physical, mental and social needs of frail older adults.
  • Effective skills in assessment of nutritional needs of frail older adults.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team, as well as independently.
  • Effective organizational skills.
  • Basic computer skills.

St. Paul’s Benefits:

  • Health, dental, vision, life
  • Same day pay available!
  • Flexible Vacation Time - 17 days!
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Education reimbursement - up to $3, 000 a year!
  • Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
  • 403(b) with match
  • Child care available
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • Upward mobility!

You Make Us Who We Are!

At St. Paul’s Senior Services, we believe a diverse workforce has driven our history of enriching the lives of senior communities in San Diego, which is why we are committed to cultivating an environment where you feel empowered, supported and respected. By valuing your unique perspective, voice, strengths, experience and background, we aim to foster a culture where you feel included and comfortable being your true self. You matter!

St. Paul's is the leading provider of caring senior services since 1960. We have locations throughout San Diego County including 5 in San Diego (Bankers Hill), 2 in Chula Vista, and 1 in El Cajon. St. Paul's strives to be the most outstanding and innovative senior home and service provider in California. We are dedicated to serving the physical, spiritual and social needs of the elderly and community, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within the highest quality facilities, health care and programs consistent with affordable costs.

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAR FINGERPRINTS THROUGH DOJ AND FBI IN ADDITION TO A DRUG SCREEN CLEARANCE.

To learn more about St. Paul’s Senior Services, please visit www.stpaulseniors.org.


St. Paul’s Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Education Requirements

high school

Skills

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Benefits

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