Community-Based Dietitian | Flexible Hours, Travel Paid

St. Joseph's Home Care; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Mileage and Travel Time

In lieu of benefits and vacation

Perkopolis Employee Discount Program

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Home Care is seeking a Dietitian to support clients transitioning from hospital to home with diverse dietary needs and medical conditions.

You will assess nutritional status, educate clients and staff, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team in a community setting. Ideal candidates have a related degree, completed dietitian internship, and current college registration, with experience in geriatric and mental health populations.

Qualifications

• University degree in a related field (B.Sc, Home Economics, Food and Nutrition etc).
• Completion of a dietitian internship and current registration with the College of Dietitians.
• Experience with geriatric populations and community care settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutritional assessments and monitor nutritional status of clients.
• Educate clients and staff on therapeutic nutrition and optimize care plans.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and family care conferences.
• Ensure accuracy of diet orders and update nutrition care processes.
• Maintain knowledge of current clinical nutrition research and guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Team oriented

Equity and inclusion

Education

B.Sc./related field

Dietitian internship

Registration with College of Dietitians

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

St. Joseph’s Home Care is seeking a Dietitian to support clients transitioning from hospital to home with diverse dietary needs and medical conditions.

You will assess nutritional status, educate clients and staff, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team in a community setting. Ideal candidates have a related degree, completed dietitian internship, and current college registration, with experience in geriatric and mental health populations.