Consulting Dietitian (Markham)

Seasons Care Dietitian Network; Markham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consulting network dedicated to improving seniors' nutrition across Canada. As a vital member of the team, you'll provide essential dietary services in Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes, ensuring that residents receive the highest quality of nutrition and care. This role offers personal and professional growth opportunities, a flexible schedule, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors. If you're a passionate Registered Dietitian looking to contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment, we invite you to be part of our mission to enhance the well-being of our residents.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Ongoing Education

Work-Life Balance

Individualized Onboarding Program

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitians with experience in Long Term Care preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor nutrition and hydration risk for all Residents.
• Develop and modify nutritional care plans for Residents.
• Provide nutrition counselling and education to Residents and families.

Skills

Registered Dietitian

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Computer Literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition

Membership in Dietitians of Canada

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

95 hours per month, temporary 1 year coverage. Starting as soon as possible

Description

Seasons Care Dietitian Network is a consulting network of Dietitians and Nutrition Managers specializing in Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes. Since 1996, Seasons Care has become the leader in Seniors Nutrition in Canada. We partner with many Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes by providing consulting Dietitian and Nutrition Management services to support them in making a difference in the lives of their Residents. We continue to grow and welcome you to join our team.

The value of becoming a Seasons Care Team Member includes: personal & professional growth, one-on-one support with your Corporate Dietitians, individualized onboarding program, competitive wages, flexible schedule, work-life balance, gaining experience in a growing sector, working with a passionate team, lateral & vertical growth opportunities, making a difference in lives of Seniors, and ongoing education.

Seasons Care Dietitian Network is proud to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.

Seasons Care is a diverse and inclusive network. We encourage applications from First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, racialized persons and those who identify as LGBTQ+.

We thank all the applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitians Required
• Member in good standing of the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Must have proof of COVID vaccine, liability insurance, TB testing and vulnerable sector police check
• Membership in Dietitians of Canada – Gerontology Network an asset
• Preference will be given to applicants with experience in Long Term Care
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrates an ability to problem solve
• Computer Literacy - knowledge of computerized electronic medical records (EMR) programs an asset
• Travel may be required with some positions

Responsibilities

• Identify and monitor level of nutrition and hydration risk for all Residents.
• Complete scheduled RAI-MDS assessments; assess nutritional status for all Residents upon admission, annually and when significant changes in status occur.
• Prioritize and respond to dietary 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 when implementing dietary interventions.
• 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.
• Collaborate with the Food and Nutrition Manager to implement a pleasurable dining experience for Residents.
• Participate in Care Conferences and committee meetings as needed.
• Review and approve seasonal menus; develop individualized menus for Residents, as needed.
• Provide education and training to dietary and nursing staff to support home-specific policies and procedures, as needed.
• Participate in home-specific continuous quality improvement initiatives, as needed.