About the role
If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!
The Registered Dietitian is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.
As a Registered Dietitian your typical day will impact in the following ways:
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Planning, organizing, directing and evaluating residents’ nutritional care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
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Providing nutritional care including assessments, reassessments and develops appropriate nutrition interventions in consultation with the interdisciplinary team.
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Developing Therapeutic menus for special diets not included in the Therapeutic menu extensions.
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Identifying risk related to nutrition care, dietary services and hydration.
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Implementing interventions to mitigate and manage nutrition and hydration risk.
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Providing nutrition/dietary counseling or education for residents and/or their caregivers, family members or substitute decision makers for the purpose of supporting optimum resident nutrition care.
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Performing other duties as assigned.
Must haves:
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Degree from an accredited Food and Nutrition university program.
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Member of College of Dietitians of Ontario/British Columbia.
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Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Long Term Care.
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Demonstrated knowledge of Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care dietary and nutrition regulations.
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Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate interventions in nutritional care for Long Term Care setting needs including but not limited to dementia, dysphagia, tube feeding, weight management, wound treatment, diabetes, renal disease, food allergies and intolerances.
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All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants.
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All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.
Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.
Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.
About Sienna Senior Living
At Sienna Senior Living, our Purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life. Our work does not stop at providing the highest quality of service and care to our residents - it goes much further. Each and every day, we strive to bring happiness into our residents’ lives by enabling our team to put their passion for their work into action and supporting families to bring joy into our homes.
Sienna is one of Canada’s largest owners and operators of senior living options, with 93 high-quality residences in key markets in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. We offer independent living, assisted living and memory care under our Aspira retirement brand, as well as long-term care, specialized programs and services, and expert management services. Our approximately 12,000 team members are committed to helping residents discover happiness through personalization, choice and community engagement in a comfortable, home-like setting.
Our aim is to consistently create a positive resident experience, along with a high-performing team and workplace culture that are driven by shared Values and a commitment to innovation and excellence. As leaders in the sector, we leverage technology and best practices to constantly set new benchmarks for quality. At the same time, we never lose sight of our vision— to be Canada’s most trusted and most loved senior living provider.
About the role
If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!
The Registered Dietitian is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.
As a Registered Dietitian your typical day will impact in the following ways:
-
Planning, organizing, directing and evaluating residents’ nutritional care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
-
Providing nutritional care including assessments, reassessments and develops appropriate nutrition interventions in consultation with the interdisciplinary team.
-
Developing Therapeutic menus for special diets not included in the Therapeutic menu extensions.
-
Identifying risk related to nutrition care, dietary services and hydration.
-
Implementing interventions to mitigate and manage nutrition and hydration risk.
-
Providing nutrition/dietary counseling or education for residents and/or their caregivers, family members or substitute decision makers for the purpose of supporting optimum resident nutrition care.
-
Performing other duties as assigned.
Must haves:
-
Degree from an accredited Food and Nutrition university program.
-
Member of College of Dietitians of Ontario/British Columbia.
-
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Long Term Care.
-
Demonstrated knowledge of Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care dietary and nutrition regulations.
-
Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate interventions in nutritional care for Long Term Care setting needs including but not limited to dementia, dysphagia, tube feeding, weight management, wound treatment, diabetes, renal disease, food allergies and intolerances.
-
All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants.
-
All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.
Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.
Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.
About Sienna Senior Living
At Sienna Senior Living, our Purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life. Our work does not stop at providing the highest quality of service and care to our residents - it goes much further. Each and every day, we strive to bring happiness into our residents’ lives by enabling our team to put their passion for their work into action and supporting families to bring joy into our homes.
Sienna is one of Canada’s largest owners and operators of senior living options, with 93 high-quality residences in key markets in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. We offer independent living, assisted living and memory care under our Aspira retirement brand, as well as long-term care, specialized programs and services, and expert management services. Our approximately 12,000 team members are committed to helping residents discover happiness through personalization, choice and community engagement in a comfortable, home-like setting.
Our aim is to consistently create a positive resident experience, along with a high-performing team and workplace culture that are driven by shared Values and a commitment to innovation and excellence. As leaders in the sector, we leverage technology and best practices to constantly set new benchmarks for quality. At the same time, we never lose sight of our vision— to be Canada’s most trusted and most loved senior living provider.