Registered Dietitian

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Dietitian is responsible for nutritional assessment, nutritional care planning, implementation and follow-up for residents. The Dietitian provides knowledge and expertise in the areas of Nutrition & Food Services based on compliance with MOH-LTC Standards and Best Practice Guidelines for Nutritional Care.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assessing nutrition status for all residents on admission, annually and whenever there is a significant change in status;

· Developing and evaluating nutrition care plans for residents

· 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

· Evaluating and modifying, as needed, the nutrition plan of care for residents being followed by the RD, on an ongoing basis;

· Reviewing and approving all menus, including those for therapeutic and texture modified diets and snack menus, whenever a new cycle is introduced

· Providing direction / overseeing the nutrition component of the Home’s Enteral Feeding Program

· Assessment of nutrition status / completion of RAPs, according to the RAI-MDS process

· Collaborating with the Support Service Supervisors and Managers to improve meal service and delivery

· Provide mealtime observations of residents to assess for swallowing impairment, adaptive aids or other nutrition interventions.

· Consult with the Speech Language Pathologist as needed in the assessment and management of residents with Dysphagia.

· Participating on appropriate interdisciplinary committees such as the Palliative Care, Pharmacy and Ethics; Medication Review.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor and/or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field.

· Member in good standing of College of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO);

· Ability to understand and work harmoniously with non-professionals and professionals;

· Excellent written and oral communication skills;

· Knowledge or training in adult education techniques;

· Ability to maintain high professional and ethical standards

· You have a satisfactory CPIC with vulnerable sector screening;

· Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

EXPERIENCE:

· New graduates who are registered with the College of Dietitians of Ontario are encouraged to apply. LTC experience is an asset but is not required.

· Experience with supervision, design of therapeutic diets menus and care plans

· Experience with Meal Suite and Point Click Care is an asset

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

· Must be fluent in the English language to follow verbal and written instructions.

· Bilingualism is an asset.

Cassellholme's Commitment to You

Cassellholme is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known to Human Resources in advance. We thank all applicants for their interest. An acknowledgement will be sent only to those candidates who will be interviewed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40.83-$49.62 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Experience:

• Registered Dietitian: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person