Registered Dietician

Spectrum Health Care; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health care is seeking passionate Registered Dieticians to join their dedicated team in Mississauga. This role focuses on delivering integrated care through personalized dietary assessments and education, collaborating with a diverse range of health professionals. With over 40 years of experience, the organization offers competitive wages, paid sick days, and the chance to make a real difference in patients' lives. If you are driven by a commitment to patient care and community health, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading provider known for its innovative approach and recognition as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Paid sick days

Pension plan

Weekend premiums

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in an accredited Food & Nutrition program.
• Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario required.

Responsibilities

• Assess dietary needs and create person-centred nutrition plans.
• Provide education on dietary management and collaborate with health teams.

Skills

Dietary Assessment

Patient Education

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Holistic Care Planning

Community Health Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food & Nutrition

Master’s Degree in Food & Nutrition

Tools

Nutritional Software

Job description

We are currently hiring Registered Dieticians to be part of a dedicated and specialized team that will deliver a highly integrated, one team, community care model for the Mississauga community.

With over 40 years of experience, Spectrum Health Care is a leading provider of innovative home health care including specialized and compassionate integrated care models. Working in lockstep with health system partners, our skilled team supports people and their families throughout their care journey.

We offer the most competitive wages, paid sick days, pension, weekend premiums and the opportunity to make a real impact.

If you are a Registered Dietician who wants to be part of bringing integrated care to Mississauga and are passionate about caring for patients in their care journey, we want you on our team!

Job Description

• Assesses the dietary unique to each person and family, considering the social determinants of health, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, language, religion, age, ability and their preferences.
• Assesses the person’s and caregivers’ skills and need for dietary education and supports.
• Creates a holistic, person-centred plan, acknowledging the psychosocial impact of changing nutritional requirements and dietary intake.
• Provides education, advice and practical strategies to the person and caregivers regarding the management of dietary related symptoms, including anorexia, cachexia, dysphagia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea and taste changes, management of enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
• Engages in dysphagia assessment and management.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, including but not limited to physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, personal support workers, social workers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists.
• Contributes to interdisciplinary team meetings and participates in care planning conferences.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in an accredited Food & Nutrition program.
• Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario required.
• Member in good standing with the Dietitians of Canada preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience working as a Registered Dietitian.
• Experience working in a community setting.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of an integrated health care team, with an emphasis on collaborative care planning.
• Valid Ontario driver's license and a reliable vehicle.

Additional Information

Spectrum Health Care is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership.

We thank all applicants; however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

If you require accommodation because of disability through the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at ([emailprotected]) for assistance.

Spectrum Health Care is committed to fostering, cultivating and building a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization. We strive to attract, engage and develop a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve and we know a diverse workforce is key to the growth and success of our organization.