Geriatric Dietitian — Part-Time (1 Day/Week)

Southbridge Care Homes; The Blue Mountains; In loco; CAD 55.000 - 62.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Southbridge Care Homes in Thornbury, Ontario is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our Nutrition Department. This part-time role focuses on ensuring residents receive nutritious meals, with care and compassion.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, care planning, and collaboration with the Food Service Manager and care team. The position offers 1 day per week with competitive hourly pay of $40–$45.

Competenze

• Registered Dietitian with eligibility for the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Extensive knowledge of geriatric nutrition.
• 3–5 years of experience in long-term care setting preferred.
• Proficient with computer applications, MS Office, and internet; RAI MDS 2.0 and PointClickCare a plus.

Mansioni

• Consult with Food Service Manager and Director of Care on nutrition and hydration program needs.
• Perform nutritional assessments for residents using RAI MDS 2.0.
• Determine individualized diets and interventions with residents, families, and care team.
• Develop, implement and evaluate nutritional care plans with identified goals.
• Maintain communication with the Food Service Manager about resident needs.
• Review seasonal menus for nutritional adequacy and approve in writing.
• Educate residents, families and team members on nutrition and hydration.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team and regional/professional activities.
• Participate in interdisciplinary committees related to resident care and quality indicators.

Conoscenze

Geriatric nutrition

Communication skills

Nutrition assessment

Team collaboration

Time management

Formazione

Registered Dietitian eligible for College of Dietitians of Ontario

Strumenti

PointClickCare

RAI MDS 2.0

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Southbridge Care Homes in Thornbury, Ontario is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our Nutrition Department. This part-time role focuses on ensuring residents receive nutritious meals, with care and compassion.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, care planning, and collaboration with the Food Service Manager and care team. The position offers 1 day per week with competitive hourly pay of $40–$45.