Dietitian - Adult

VHA Home HealthCare; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and pension plan

Education and professional development

Orientation and training

Mentorship and peer support

Career development opportunities

Employee and family assistance program

Wellness resources

Perks & discounts

Staff & service provider events

Job summary

VHA Home HealthCare in Ontario is seeking a Dietitian to assess and provide consultation to adults, geriatric and pediatric clients in their homes, ensuring coordinated care with the client care team. You will develop dietetic interventions, educate staff and families, and promote independence through tailored nutrition plans.

Qualifications include registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario, at least 2 years of clinical experience, and ability to work independently, drive to client

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience (optimal).
• Valid Driver’s License with access to a vehicle.
• Compassionate and empathetic.
• Self-driven with ability to work independently.
• Able to provide virtual care.

Responsibilities

• Prepares client reports for health professionals to analyze for treatment.
• Prepares plans and presentations for clients and their caregivers to provide thorough information on their diet and goals.
• Educates internal and external staff members about healthy eating and proper nutrition.
• Supports the following areas of intervention: failure to thrive, dysphasia, feeding problems, enteral feeding, diabetes, cancer, GI disorders, weight management, and palliative care.
• Helps patients coming to terms with their illness and advises about special and time-specific diets.
• Supports safe client care through the development of knowledge and skills in accordance with continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Caseload management

Electronic documentation

Independent work

Virtual care

Compassionate

Empathetic

Education

Registered with College of Dietitians of Ontario

Job description

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.”

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Pay Range

Estimated annual earning potential: $80,000–$130,000.

Actual earnings may vary based on availability and service volumes

VHA's Dietitian is responsible for assessing and providing consultation, recommendations of dietetic interventions to adults, geriatric and/or pediatric group of clients in their homes using evidence-based best practice. They will ensure coordinated delivery of care through ongoing communication with the client care team regarding plans and schedules for interventions, problem solve in collaboration with the client and care team to create opportunities for more independence and promote VHA’s core beliefs and values.

Key Areas of Accountability

VHA's Dietitians have the following key areas of accountability, but not limited to:

• Prepares client reports for health professionals to analyze for treatment.
• Prepares plans and presentations for clients and their caregivers to provide thorough information on their diet as well as their goals.
• Educates internal and external staff members about healthy eating and proper nutrition.
• Supports the following areas of intervention: failure to thrive, dysphasia, feeding problems, enteral feeding, diabetes, cancer, GI disorders, weight management, and palliative care.
• Helps patients coming to terms with their illness and advise about special and time-specific diets.
• Supports safe client care through the development of knowledge and skills in accordance with our principles of continuous quality improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience (optimal)
• Valid Driver’s License with access to a vehicle
• Compassionate and empathetic
• Self-driven with ability to work independently
• Skilled in caseload managementSkilled at electronic documentation
• Able to provide virtual care

What makes VHA’s compensation unique?

• Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
• Compensation for education and professional development
• VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career
• Mentorship and peer support
• Career development opportunities
• Employee and family assistance program
• Wellness resources
• Perks & discounts
• Staff & service provider events

Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI

At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.

In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we’re passionate about providing spectacular care.