Registered Dietician

Valley Manor Inc.; Barry's Bay; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Manor Inc. in Ontario is seeking a registered Dietitian to oversee resident nutrition, hydration and medical nutrition therapy in a long-term care setting.

The role requires adherence to professional standards and collaboration with the inter-disciplinary team to protect residents’ well-being. The successful candidate will bring current licensure, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with compassion and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian in Ontario and in good standing.
• Liability insurance, TB test and vulnerable sector police check are required.
• Experience in Long Term Care is an asset.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of EMR systems; Point Click Care is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Identify and monitor nutrition and hydration risk for Residents.
• Complete RAI-MDS assessments and assess nutrition status on admission and with changes.
• Prioritize and respond to dietary referrals promptly.
• Develop and modify nutrition care plans with the inter-disciplinary team.
• Conduct swallowing assessments as needed.
• Provide nutrition counselling to Residents and families.
• Collaborate with Food and Nutrition Manager to ensure a pleasurable dining experience.
• Participate in Care Conferences and meetings as needed.
• Review menus and develop individualized menus as required.
• Educate dietary and nursing staff to support home policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Registered Dietitian in Ontario

College of Dietitians of Ontario - in good standing

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

Education & Experience

• Member in good standing of the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Must have liability insurance, TB testing and vulnerable sector police check
• Membership in Dietitians of Canada – Gerontology Network an asset
• An active member of CSNM is considered an asset
• Experience in Long Term Care is an asset
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrates an ability to problem solve
• Computer Literacy - knowledge of computerized electronic medical records (EMR), Point Click Care programs an asset

Responsibilities

• Identify and monitor level of nutrition and hydration risk for all Residents.
• Complete scheduled RAI-MDS assessments; assess nutritional status for all Residents upon admission, annually and when significant changes in status occur.
• Prioritize and respond to dietary referrals in a timely manner.
• Develop, evaluate and modify nutritional care plans for all Residents; liaise with Residents, family members and/or substitute decision makers and the interdisciplinary team when implementing dietary interventions.
• Conduct swallowing assessments, as needed.
• Provide nutrition counselling and education to Residents and family members and/or substitute decision makers, as needed, in line with supporting Residents’ nutrition care.
• Collaborate with the Food and Nutrition Manager to implement a pleasurable dining experience for Residents.
• Participate in Care Conferences and committee meetings as needed.
• Review and approve seasonal menus; develop individualized menus for Residents, as needed.
• Provide education and training to dietary and nursing staff to support home-specific policies and procedures, as needed.
• Participate in home-specific continuous quality improvement initiatives, as needed.

Valley Manor’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity is a commitment to hire people whose skills and abilities contribute the most to the organization and who reflect the community in which we live and work.