Dietician - Part Time - Winbourne Park

Job summary

Assess residents’ nutritional needs and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nutrition and hydration care plans. Advise dietary and care leadership, review seasonal menus, educate residents and teams, and participate in interdisciplinary committees and quality activities.

Job details

Job Description Dietician Responsibilities Job Description As a member of the Clinical Team, the Dietitian consults with and advises the Dietary Manager and Director of Care concerning nutrition and hydration program needs. The Dietitian is responsible for nutritional assessment, nutritional care planning, implementation and follow-up for residents. Completes nutritional assessments for each resident using RAI MDS 2.0 as required, Determines an individualized resident’s diet and other nutritional interventions to meet his or her needs by involving the resident, family members and care team Develops, implements and evaluates nutritional care plans that includes identification of nutritional concerns, goals and interventions for all residents Maintains excellent communication with the Dietary Manager regarding the changing needs of the residents Reviews the two seasonal menus for nutritional adequacy and provides approval in writing Educates residents, family members, and team members regarding nutrition and hydration recommendations Acts as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team, acts as a representative for Extendicare, through participation in regional and professional activities as appropriate Participates on interdisciplinary committees related to resident care, facility operation and Quality indicators as required Qualifications Registered Dietitian, eligible for membership with the College of Dietitians of Ontario Extensive knowledge of geriatric nutrition 3-5 years experience in long-term care setting preferred Proficiency with computer applications Microsoft Office and internet. Experience with RAI MDS 2.0 desirable, familiarity with software PointClickCare an asset Excellent organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety practices, principles and legislation. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential Customer-focused attitude, with demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective team relationships with staff and residents Time Type Part time At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve. We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at careers@extendicare.com. We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

What you’ll do

Assess residents’ nutritional needs and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nutrition and hydration care plans. Advise dietary and care leadership, review seasonal menus, educate residents and teams, and participate in interdisciplinary committees and quality activities.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Dietitian eligible for membership with the College of Dietitians of Ontario, with extensive knowledge of geriatric nutrition. Three to five years of long-term care experience is preferred; computer proficiency, strong communication and organizational skills, and knowledge of occupational health and safety are also expected.

Benefits

• Health Benefits • Financial Well-Being Support • Career Growth Support

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Nutritional Assessment
• Nutritional Care Planning
• Geriatric Nutrition
• Nutrition and Hydration Education
• RAI MDS 2.0
• PointClickCare
• Microsoft Office
• Menu Review
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Communication
• Organization
• Time Management
• Multitasking
• Occupational Health and Safety

Job areas

• Healthcare