Become a Nutrition Assistant with American Senior Communities

This position supports two ASC communities in Avon and Fishers. Qualified candidates must be a CDM, DTR, or hold a bachelor's degree in nutrition or a related field. Travel between both locations is required — ask about mileage coverage.

Are you passionate about nutrition and ready to make a difference in the lives of seniors? Join American Senior Communities as a Nutrition Assistant and play a key role in supporting individualized nutrition care across two south central communities.

In this role, you'll work closely with a Registered Dietitian and assist in gathering information, support care planning, collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, and contribute to quality nutrition services for residents — all while gaining valuable experience in a rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities of a Nutrition Assistant include:

• Collaborate with the Registered Dietitian to support residents’ nutrition goals
• Complete required nutrition documentation to support care planning
• Work cooperatively with interdisciplinary teams to support individualized care
• Conduct meal observations and interview staff/residents to ensure meals meet dietary needs in type, amount, consistency, and frequency
• Assist with documentation and follow-up related to residents’ nutrition services
• Help promote high-quality, resident-centered nutrition care

Qualifications:

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), Diet Technician (DTR), or BS in Nutrition or other health related degree/actively pursuing a health related degree
• Preferred: Experience with nutrition documentation
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Interest in working in long-term care or clinical nutrition

Benefits and perks include:

• Competitive Compensation: Access your earnings before payday. Take advantage of lucrative employee referral bonus programs, 401(k), FSA program, free life insurance, PTO exchange for pay programs and more.
• Health & Wellness: Medical coverage as low as $25, vision and dental insurance. Employee Assistance Program to help manage personal or work-related issues, as well as Workforce Chaplains to provide support in the workplace and Personalized Wellness Coaching.
• Life in Balance: Holiday pay and PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO. Employee Discount Programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more.
• Career Growth: Access to preceptors and mentorship programs, clinical and leadership development pathways, education partnerships with colleges and universities across the state like Ivy Tech and Purdue Global, financial assistance for continuing education, company sponsored scholarship programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• Team Culture: A.R.E. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence carrying a legacy for improving the lives of Seniors across Indiana. Celebrate the hard work you and your team put in each day through employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.

*Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply

About American Senior Communities

Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., but they are also our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.

American Senior Communities has proudly served our customers since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Team members within each of our 100+ American Senior Communities take great pride in our Hoosier hospitality roots, and it is ingrained in everything we do. As leaders in senior care, we are not just doing a job but following a calling.

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