Dietitian

Retirement Concepts; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Seniors Housing Management in British Columbia seeks a Dietitian to oversee residents' nutritional care via quality meal service and ensure compliance with Community Care Licensing requirements.

Responsibilities include developing nutrition care plans within two weeks of admission, reviewing them at intervals, auditing menus, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to honor resident preferences and cultural needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition with accredited internship
• Member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia
• Recent geriatric nutrition experience is an asset
• Pass vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check

Responsibilities

• Develop a nutrition care plan for each resident within two weeks of admission
• Review nutrition care plans at least every 12 weeks or as needed
• Monitor and revise nutrition care plans based on resident needs
• Attend care conferences and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team
• Ensure meals meet Canada Food Guide requirements and respect dietary preferences

Job description

This position is covered under the HEABC wage levelling. Please note the wage is currently being adjusted and topped up by the government and the displayed wage is therefore reflective of such initiative.

About Us

At West Coast Seniors Housing Management, we see our communities as a family and we are equally committed to our residents and our staff. We provide an engaging work environment and treat each other with respect and dignity. We invest in the growth and development of our teams to actively participate in the creation of memories and moments that matter to our residents.

Summary Of Position

Reporting to the Director of Care and/or designate the Dietitian will be responsible for the nutritional management of the residents within the facility through the provision of a quality meal service and assurance that clinical standards as outlined in the Community Care Licensing requirements are met.

Responsibilities

Include but not limited to;

• Be an engaged collaborative team player, developing and maintaining professional relationships that support and strengthen the organizational culture and purpose.
• Adhere to the Ministry of Health's Adult Care Regulations and legislation.
• Develop a nutrition care plan for each resident as part of the resident's overall care plan within two weeks of the resident's admission.
• Review nutrition care plans at least once within 12 weeks of admission or more often as needed
• Monitor the nutrition care plan to ensure implementation
• Revise the nutrition care plan in response to changes in a resident's needs
• Attend care conferences, food user committee meetings and other meetings as required
• Ensure that meals and snacks meet the requirements of the most recent edition of Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating; and as much as possible take into consideration the resident's dining and food preferences, religious and cultural customs.
• Establish policies and procedures with respect to resident meal service and nutritional care
• Conduct nutrition and food service audits in accordance with the schedule provided by the appropriate legislation
• Develop documentation and reporting systems to maintain accurate records for menus, audits and education
• Participate in staff education regarding nutrition, mealtime management issues and food safety.
• Liaise with other members of the interdisciplinary team and community services
• Collaborate with the food services coordinator as required
• Conduct nutrient analysis of menu items as needed

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Food and Nutrition and the completion of an accredited internship program
• Recent clinical experience in geriatric nutrition is an asset
• All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincial guidelines.

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability for effective communication with members of the interdisciplinary team, residents and families.
• Demonstrated written and verbal clinical skills
• Knowledge of clinical nutrition principles as related to the geriatric population
• Excellent problem solving skills with global perspective when developing nutrition care plans
• Travel may be a requirement of this position.

West Coast Seniors Housing Management

is an equal opportunity employer.