Registered Dietitian

Kenora District Homes; Dryden; Hybrid; CAD 59,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

District of Kenora Homes is seeking a Registered Dietitian for Princess Court in Dryden, Ontario. The role focuses on assessing nutritional needs, developing individualized plans, and delivering clinical nutrition expertise to residents, families, and staff.

You will work within an interdisciplinary care team to support health, comfort and quality of life for residents in long-term care, including education and program leadership in nutrition and dining initiatives.

Qualifications

• Be a Registered Dietitian in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Membership with Dietitians of Canada is considered an asset.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in working with older adults and an understanding of the nutritional needs of residents in long-term care.
• Be committed to resident-centred care and collaborative interdisciplinary practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess the nutrition and hydration status of residents on admission and on an ongoing basis.
• Identify nutrition and hydration risks and determine appropriate interventions and follow-up.
• Develop, implement, evaluate and modify individualized nutrition plans of care.
• Complete required resident nutrition documentation and charting.
• Monitor residents who are at high or moderate nutritional risk.
• Participate in resident care conferences as a member of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Provide nutrition and dietary education to Nursing, Dietary and other multidisciplinary team members.
• Provide leadership and clinical expertise for restorative feeding and dining initiatives.
• Support continuous quality improvement of the Nutrition Care, Hydration, Dietary Services and Dining programs.
• Provide direction and oversight for the nutrition component of the Home's enteral feeding program.
• Work collaboratively with the Food Service Supervisor and other members of the leadership and care teams.
• Promote resident satisfaction, dignity, choice and quality of life.
• Provide Dietitian coverage at other District Homes when required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Older adult care understanding

Education

Registered Dietitian in Ontario

Job description

Princess Court – Dryden, Ontario

29 hours per pay period (bi-weekly)

Wage Range - $43.44-$52.12/hour

The District of Kenora Homes is seeking aRegistered Dietitian to join our team at Princess Court in Dryden, Ontario.

As a Registered Dietitian, you will play an important role in supporting the health, well-being and quality of life of our residents. Working as part of an interdisciplinary care team, you will be responsible for assessing residents’ nutritional needs, developing individualized nutrition plans and providing clinical nutrition expertise to residents, families and staff.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dietitian will:

• Assess the nutrition and hydration status of residents on admission and on an ongoing basis
• Identify nutrition and hydration risks and determine appropriate interventions and follow-up
• Develop, implement, evaluate and modify individualized nutrition plans of care
• Complete required resident nutrition documentation and charting
• Monitor residents who are at high or moderate nutritional risk
• Participate in resident care conferences as a member of the interdisciplinary care team
• Provide nutrition and dietary education to Nursing, Dietary and other multidisciplinary team members
• Participate in care teams and programs including Skin and Wound Care, Bowel Management and Dysphagia Management
• Provide leadership and clinical expertise for restorative feeding and dining initiatives
• Support continuous quality improvement of the Nutrition Care, Hydration, Dietary Services and Dining programs
• Provide direction and oversight for the nutrition component of the Home's enteral feeding program
• Work collaboratively with the Food Service Supervisor and other members of the leadership and care teams
• Promote resident satisfaction, dignity, choice and quality of life
• Provide Dietitian coverage at other District Homes when required

Qualifications

The successful candidate will:

• Be a Registered Dietitian in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Membership with Dietitians of Canada is considered an asset
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in working with older adults and an understanding of the nutritional needs of residents in long-term care
• Be committed to resident-centred care and collaborative interdisciplinary practice

Why Join the District of Kenora Homes?

At the District of Kenora Homes, our employees are an important part of the communities we serve. This position provides an opportunity to use your clinical expertise in a collaborative long-term care environment where nutrition plays an integral role in resident health, comfort and quality of life.

If you are a Registered Dietitian looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults, we would love to hear from you.

Location: Princess Court, Dryden, Ontario
Reports to: Director of Care