Dietitian - Part Time - Lakefield

Extendicare Inc.; Lakefield; On-site; CAD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Career growth opportunities

Meaningful work

Employee Family Assistance Program

Benefits package

Job summary

Extendicare Inc. is seeking a Registered Dietitian for a part-time role in Ontario. The RD will assess and manage nutrition and hydration for residents, develop care plans, and provide counseling to residents and families.

The position works within an interdisciplinary team, with opportunities to participate in committees and nutrition program oversight. The role requires a university degree in Food and Nutrition, provincial registration, and knowledge of regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• University degree in Food and Nutrition from an approved university.
• 1–2 years of experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care is an asset.
• Current registration in the applicable province's regulatory College of Dietitians.
• Membership in Dietitians of Canada and the Gerontology Network.
• Knowledge of Provincial Food Premises Regulation, Accreditation Canada and regulatory requirements.
• Strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills.
• Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office applications and Synergy; familiarity with Point Click Care/POC/eMAR.
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Criminal Background) current or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutrition status for residents on admission, annually, and with status changes.
• Determine nutrition and hydration risk to prescribe interventions and follow-up care.
• Develop nutrition plans of care for new admissions and modify them as needed.
• Document nutrition care for residents followed by the RD.
• Provide nutrition/dietary counseling/education for residents and caregivers.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and committees on resident care.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Care coordination

Time management

Customer focus

Education

University degree in Food and Nutrition

Tools

Microsoft Office

Synergy

Point Click Care/POC/eMAR

Job description

Job Description

Dietitian Mission: The Registered Dietitian (RD) is responsible for providing resident nutrition/hydration care and documenting nutrition/hydration care in compliance with regulatory standards and Extendicare's policies and procedures.

Position: Part-Time, 24 hours bi-weekly.

Key Responsibilities

• To assess nutrition status for all residents on admission, annually and whenever there is a significant change in status;
• To determine each resident's level of nutrition and hydration risk in order to prescribe/recommend needed interventions and follow-up care;
• To develop a nutrition plan of care for each newly admitted resident;
• To evaluate and modify, as needed, the nutrition plan of care for residents being followed by the RD, on an ongoing basis;
• To document resident nutrition care for residents followed by the RD;
• To provide nutrition/dietary counseling/education for residents and/or their caregivers, family members or substitute decision makers for the purpose of supporting optimum resident nutrition care;
• To monitor residents at high nutrition risk and those at moderate nutrition risk who areconsidered by the RD to require ongoing RD monitoring” and to ensure that all other residents (those at low risk and those at moderate risk who are considered stable by the RD), and delegated to the Nutrition Manager are monitored;
• To participate as a member of the interdisciplinary resident care team at resident care conferences, as scheduling allows;
• To participate on other appropriate interdisciplinary committees such as the Pharmacy & Therapeutics, Resident Care/Professional Advisory and Ethics;
• To participate as a key member of the home's Care Teams, such as Skin/Wound Care, Bowel Management and Dysphagia Management teams;
• To coordinate continuous quality improvement of the home's nutrition and hydration care and food services and dining in collaboration with the NM;
• To provide nutrition/dietary in-service education for Dietary and Nursing staff and other interdisciplinary team members as required;
• To review and approve the home's seasonal menus, including those for therapeutic and texture modified diets and snack menus;
• To approve the home's menus;
• To oversee the Restorative Feeding, Dining Program and the Enteral Nutrition Program;
• To collaborate with the Nutrition Manager and advise Administration on Resident nutrition care, considering resident's language, religious, culture and nutrient needs;
• To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct;
• To complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• University degree in area of Food and Nutrition from an approved university
• 1-2 years of experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care an asset
• Current registration in the applicable province's regulatory College of Dietitians
• Membership in Dietitians of Canada and the Gerontology Network
• Must be knowledgeable of Provincial Food Premises Regulation, CCHSA Accreditation Canada, Provincial/Health Authority regulatory requirements, and Residents' Bill of Rights
• Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills
• Must have proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office applications and Synergy (Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access), Point Click Care/POC/eMAR
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

What Extendicare has to offer:

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 150,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

Time Type: Part time At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.

Our Mission To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our Vision Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives. Our Values We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.