Registered Dietitian (In-Person or Virtual)

Job summary

The Dietitian will monitor resident nutrition and hydration, complete RAIMDS assessments, and develop individualized nutritional care plans. They will also provide nutrition counselling, conduct swallowing assessments, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support resident health.

Job details

Company Description We are S&R Group and for over 60 years we have been building communities "where friendships flourish and life is enriched". We are looking for people who, like us, believe the work we do has a positive impact on their community and that together we can continue supporting our Residents and their families. Job Description The Dietitian role has a clinical role maintaining a minimum of 30 minutes per resident per month at two long term care homes and will work some days per week at Lanark Heights Long Term Care Home in Kitchener and some days per week at St. Andrew’s Terrace Long Term Care Home in Cambridge. This role would be primarily in person, with the option to work remotely if required. Responsibilities: Identify and monitor level of nutrition and hydration for all residents. Complete scheduled RAIMDS assessments; assess nutritional status for all residents upon admission, annually and when significant changes in status occur. Prioritize and respond to nutrition referrals in a timely manner. Develop, evaluate and modify nutritional care plans for all residents; liaise with Residents, family members and/or substitute decision makers and the interdisciplinary team. Conduct swallowing assessments, as needed. Provide nutrition counselling and education to residents and family members and/or substitute decision makers, as needed, in line with supporting residents’ nutrition care. Participate in Care Conferences and committee meetings as needed Routine communication with administration, physicians, the allied health team, food services and Nutrition Manager. Review and approve seasonal menus; develop individualized menus for residents, as needed. Provide education and training to dietary and nursing staff, as needed. Participate in home-specific continuous quality improvement initiatives, as needed. Knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 & Regulations and the Resident’s Bill of Rights. Complete other duties, as needed. #SRINDEX Qualifications Current registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario required Minimum 2 years relevant experience in a long term care home is an asset Member of the Dietitian Gerontology Network of Canada is an asset Carry Own Professional Liability Insurance A clear Vulnerable Sector Screen is required Computer Literacy - knowledge of computerized electronic medical records (EMR) programs is an asset Swallowing assessment experience would be an asset Ability to work in a team and independently Good verbal and written communication skills Excellent organizational and time management skills Demonstrates ability to problem solve. Strong leadership skills Ability to maintain high professional and ethical standards Additional Information While our Applicant Tracking System uses some AI-enhanced tools, every decision throughout screening, assessing, and selecting candidates is made by real people on our team. While our Applicant Tracking System uses some AI-enhanced tools, every decision throughout screening, assessing, and selecting candidates is made by real people on our team. This posting is for an upcoming vacancy. Department: Food Services Compensation: CAD 75000 - CAD 82000 - yearly

What you’ll do

The Dietitian will monitor resident nutrition and hydration, complete RAIMDS assessments, and develop individualized nutritional care plans. They will also provide nutrition counselling, conduct swallowing assessments, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support resident health.

Requirements

Candidates must hold current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and possess professional liability insurance. A minimum of two years of experience in a long-term care setting is considered an asset.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Clinical nutrition
• RAIMDS assessments
• Nutritional care planning
• Swallowing assessments
• Nutrition counselling
• Menu development
• Staff training
• Electronic medical records
• Time management
• Problem solving
• Leadership
• Communication skills
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Swallowing Disorders
• Nutrition Care Plans
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Food Services
• Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
• Electronic Medical Record
• Gerontology
• Problem Solving
• Long-Term Care
• Nursing
• Time Management
• Patient Hydration
• Professional Liability

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Food & Beverage
• Social Services
• Registered Dietitian
• Dietitian / Nutritionist
• Dieticians and Nutritionists
• Dietitians and Nutritionists