DIETITIAN

Southbridge Care Homes Inc; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 55,104 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual hours

Flexible hours

Job summary

Southbridge Cornwall and Heartwood Long Term Care is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our clinical team in Cornwall, ON. You’ll assess residents, plan nutrition care, and implement interventions to support healthy dining and hydration for our residents.

You’ll collaborate with the Food Service Manager, participate in interdisciplinary activities, and help optimize two seasonal menus with nutritional adequacy. Virtual and flexible hours are available.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian eligible for membership with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Extensive knowledge of geriatric nutrition and nutrition care planning.
• Proficiency with computer applications, Microsoft Office; familiarity with RAI MDS 2.0 desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ nutrition and hydration needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Consult with Food Service Manager and Director of Care on nutrition program enhancements.
• Educate residents, families and care team on nutrition and hydration recommendations.
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary committees and quality initiatives.

Skills

Geriatric nutrition

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

RD eligibility with College of Dietitians of Ontario

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Home: Southbridge Cornwall and Heartwood Long Term Care

Location: Cornwall, ON

Salary Range: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Status: Permanent Full-Time, Vacancy

Join our Team!!!

Southbridge, the owner and operator of several long-term care homes and retirement communities in Eastern and Southwestern Ontario, is currently seeking a Registered Dietitian to become part of a dynamic food and Nutrition Department team that ensures our Residents are provided with nutritious and delicious meals, that are prepared and served with love. If you are ready to be part of a great team in the Cornwall location, and you are passionate about your work and improving the lives of our Residents, this is the role for you!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a member of the Clinical Team, the Dietitian consults with and advises the Food Service Manager and Director of Care concerning nutrition and hydration program needs. The Dietitian is responsible for nutritional assessment, nutritional care planning, implementation, and follow-up for residents.

Completes nutritional assessments for each resident using RAI MDS 2.0 as required,
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

Develops, implements and evaluates nutritional care plans that includes identification of nutritional concerns, goals and interventions for all residents

Maintains excellent communication with the Food Service Manager regarding the changing needs of the residents

Reviews the two seasonal menus for nutritional adequacy and provides approval in writing

Educates residents, family members, and team members regarding nutrition and hydration recommendations

Acts as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team, acts as a representative for Southbridge, through participation in regional and professional activities as appropriate

Participates on interdisciplinary committees related to resident care, facility operation and Quality indicators as required.

• Virtual and flexible hours available

QUALIFICATIONS:

Registered Dietitian, eligible for membership with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
Extensive knowledge of geriatric nutrition.

3-5 years’ experience in long-term care setting preferred.

Proficiency with computer applications, Microsoft Office, and the internet. Experience with RAI MDS 2.0 desirable, familiarity with software PointClickCare an asset.

Excellent organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills.

Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety practices, principles, and legislation.

Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.

Customer-focused attitude, with demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective team relationships with staff and residents.

Southbridge’s mission is to operate a best-in-class portfolio of care homes and retirement communities that consistently deliver excellence in care and services in an economically sustainable manner.

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Southbridge welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.

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