Geriatric Dietitian: Nutrition Care Lead (32 hrs/wk)

Extendicare; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Mentorship program

Career growth opportunities

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Extendicare in Ontario seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide resident nutrition and hydration care, with assessment on admission, annual review, and during status changes. You will develop nutrition plans, document care, and support compliance with regulatory standards.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, educate staff and families, review menus, and contribute to quality improvement. A degree in Food and Nutrition with provincial registration is required; 1–2 years in

Qualifications

• University degree in Food and Nutrition; provincial registration required.
• 1–2 years experience in gerontology or long-term care is preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable of provincial regulations and residents' rights.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutrition status on admission, annually, and on significant changes.
• Develop and monitor nutrition plans of care for residents.
• Provide nutrition/dietary counseling to residents and families.
• Document nutrition care per regulatory standards and Extendicare policies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and other committees as needed.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Care coordination

Time management

Customer focus

Education

University degree in Food and Nutrition

Tools

Synergy (Microsoft Office Suite)

Point Click Care/POC/eMAR

Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Job description

Extendicare in Ontario seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide resident nutrition and hydration care, with assessment on admission, annual review, and during status changes. You will develop nutrition plans, document care, and support compliance with regulatory standards.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, educate staff and families, review menus, and contribute to quality improvement. A degree in Food and Nutrition with provincial registration is required; 1–2 years in