Geriatric Dietitian for Senior Living Nutrition

optimaliving; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima Living is seeking a Registered Dietitian to oversee nutritional care in Long-Term Care. You will assess residents, plan individualized nutrition strategies, monitor status, and work with nursing, physicians and food services to support health and quality of life.

You’ll apply geriatric nutrition expertise, manage therapeutic and texture-modified diets, and educate residents, families, and the care team in a collaborative, resident-centered setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or equivalent qualification.
• Current registration in good standing as a Dietitian with CHCPBC.
• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship or equivalent training.
• Clinical dietetics experience, preferably in long-term care or geriatrics.
• Knowledge of IDDSI/texture-modified diets and therapeutic diets.

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive nutrition assessments for residents and identifies risks.
• Develops and monitors individualized nutrition care plans based on needs and goals.
• Monitors nutritional status, weight, hydration, swallowing concerns, and wounds.
• Implements nutrition interventions including texture-modified diets and supplements.
• Collaborates with nursing, physicians, food services, and other teams.
• Provides nutrition education to residents, families, and staff.
• Ensures compliance with provincial regulations and quality of life objectives.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Geriatric nutrition knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics

Registered Dietitian with CHCPBC

Accredited dietetic internship

Job description

Optima Living is seeking a Registered Dietitian to oversee nutritional care in Long-Term Care. You will assess residents, plan individualized nutrition strategies, monitor status, and work with nursing, physicians and food services to support health and quality of life.

You’ll apply geriatric nutrition expertise, manage therapeutic and texture-modified diets, and educate residents, families, and the care team in a collaborative, resident-centered setting.