Registered Dietitian

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.
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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

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No