Dietitian - Temporary Full Time [BC DT 1.00] AgeCare Brandt's Creek Mews and Monashee Mews

AgeCare; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the nutritional health of residents. As a Dietitian, you will play a vital role in assessing nutritional needs, creating tailored care plans, and educating residents and staff. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors, ensuring they receive the best possible care. If you are passionate about nutrition and want to contribute to a respectful and dignified environment for seniors, this opportunity is perfect for you. Be part of a supportive team that prioritizes health and well-being in a rewarding setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and dietetic internship required.
• 1+ years of clinical nutrition experience in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of residents’ nutritional status and requirements.
• Develop nutritional care plans and provide education and counselling.

Skills

Clinical Nutrition

Nutrition Education

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Nutrition and/or Food Sciences

Dietetic Internship Program

Eligibility and/or Registration with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Dietitian is a member of the care team, collaborating on the delivery of resident care to meet nutritional and dietary needs. The Dietitian plays an important role in helping residents achieve optimal nutritional health. Working with residents, families, staff and management, Dietitians provide nutrition knowledge and expertise to help residents maintain health, prevent and manage nutrition-related diseases and surgery.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conducts assessments of residents’ nutritional status and requirements
2. Develops nutritional care plans and provides nutrition education and counselling
3. Provides nutrition expertise, information and education to residents, health professionals, organizations and the public
4. Collect and maintain data for service indicators, progress reports and evaluations, and maintain clinical records of nutrition care programs, preparing reports and statistics based on the information gathered

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor Degree in Nutrition and/or Food Sciences from an accredited Canadian University; and dietetic internship program
2. Eligibility and/or Registration with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia
3. 1 + years clinical nutrition experience in a health care facility/program and gerontology
4. Exceptional attention to detail and documentation
5. Strong planning, follow up, time management & organizational skills

Wage Levelling Salary: $39.56 - $49.39 per hour
Wage Levelling Salary: $40.75 - $50.87 per hour Salary placement based on qualifications and experience.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!