Job description:

Job Summary

Reporting to the Administrator, this position is responsible for providing clinical and therapeutic nutrition and hydration requirements including nutritional assessments, nutritional care and follow up with residents.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assesses residents’ nutritional status utilizing dietary, medical and clinical data.
• Prescribes therapeutic diets and therapeutic supplements for residents and maintains professional standards to document by utilizing electronic systems. (experience with Point Click Care preferred).
• Educates and counsels residents, their families and caregivers on nutrition treatments.
• Contacts and advises physicians regarding appropriate therapeutic nutrition interventions, and consideration for specific blood testing.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary professionals to develop and administer effective individualized nutritional care plans.
• Participates in case conferences regarding residents.
• Conducts on-going communication with clients, family members and other staff, related to resident nutritional plans, referral processes, and nutritional standards.
• Develops standards, procedures, guidelines and documentation systems for nutrition services.
• Maintains professional knowledge and skills through continuing education.
• Collects and analyzes quality data related to nutritional care for the purposes of quality monitoring and improvement.
• Administers clinical nutrition program ensuring compliance with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Compliance Standards, including development of individual menus, and review and approval of house menus.
• Monitors and evaluates delivery of nutrition services and dietary programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition or related field, along with a license with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Eligible for membership in Dietitians of Canada.
• Working with a multidisciplinary team, the incumbent must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong research, time management and computer skills.
• Highly developed analytical skills are required to interpret data and apply relevant theory principles.
• An understanding of the Residents’ Bill of Rights and Compliance Standards as set out by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care is required.
• A minimum of one years’ experience as a Dietitian in a Long Term Care setting is preferred.
• Experience with MDS-RAI and interRAI would be an asset.

Working/ Employment Conditions

Employment Conditions

• Travel will be required; incumbent must provide their own transportation.

Employment Conditions

• Current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Vulnerable Sector Check, by the first day of employment.
• Current (obtained within the past six (6) months) two-step tuberculosis test or Quanti-FERON-TB Gold plus test by the first day of employment.

Important information about your application:

• In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
• Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
• Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
• We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
• Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
• If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.

Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. 

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