Registered Dietitian

S&R Nursing Homes; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

S&R Group is seeking a registered Dietitian to support nutrition care across two long-term care homes in Ontario. The role emphasizes individualized nutrition plans, family liaison, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The position requires current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario, 2+ years in LTC, and the ability to work both in teams and independently. Some remote work may be available as needed.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in a long-term care home is an asset.
• Member of the Dietitian Gerontology Network of Canada is an asset.
• Carry Own Professional Liability Insurance.
• A clear Vulnerable Sector Screen is required.
• Computer Literacy - EMR knowledge is an asset.
• Swallowing assessment experience would be an asset.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates problem solving and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and monitor nutrition and hydration levels for all residents.
• Perform RAIMDS assessments and nutrition status at admission and annually.
• Prioritize and respond to nutrition referrals promptly.
• Develop, evaluate and modify nutrition care plans with the care team.
• Conduct swallowing assessments as needed and provide guidance.
• Provide nutrition counselling to residents and families.
• Participate in Care Conferences and quality initiatives.
• Communicate with administration, physicians and nutrition staff.
• Review menus and tailor resident-specific options.
• Provide staff education to dietary and nursing teams.
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives in the home.

Skills

Clinical Nutrition

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Vulnerable Sector Check

Independent worker

Education

Registration with College of Dietitians of Ontario

Tools

EMR knowledge

Job description

Company Description

We are S&R Group and for over 60 years we have been building communities "where friendships flourish and life is enriched". We are looking for people who, like us, believe the work we do has a positive impact on their community and that together we can continue supporting our Residents and their families.

Company Description

We are S&R Group and for over 60 years we have been building communities "where friendships flourish and life is enriched". We are looking for people who, like us, believe the work we do has a positive impact on their community and that together we can continue supporting our Residents and their families.

Job Description

The Dietitian role has a clinical role maintaining a minimum of 30 minutes per resident per month at two long term care homes and will work some days per week at Lanark Heights Long Term Care Home in Kitchener and some days per week at St. Andrew’s Terrace Long Term Care Home in Cambridge.

This role would be primarily in person, with the option to work remotely if required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and monitor level of nutrition and hydration for all residents.
• Complete scheduled RAIMDS assessments; assess nutritional status for all residents upon admission, annually and when significant changes in status occur.
• Prioritize and respond to nutrition 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.
• 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.
• Participate in Care Conferences and committee meetings as needed
• Routine communication with administration, physicians, the allied health team, food services and Nutrition Manager.
• Review and approve seasonal menus; develop individualized menus for residents, as needed.
• Provide education and training to dietary and nursing staff, as needed.
• Participate in home-specific continuous quality improvement initiatives, as needed.
• Knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 & Regulations and the Resident’s Bill of Rights.
• Complete other duties, as needed.

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Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario required
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in a long term care home is an asset
• Member of the Dietitian Gerontology Network of Canada is an asset
• Carry Own Professional Liability Insurance
• A clear Vulnerable Sector Screen is required
• Computer Literacy - knowledge of computerized electronic medical records (EMR) programs is an asset
• Swallowing assessment experience would be an asset
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve.
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to maintain high professional and ethical standards

Additional Information

While our Applicant Tracking System uses some AI-enhanced tools, every decision throughout screening, assessing, and selecting candidates is made by real people on our team.

While our Applicant Tracking System uses some AI-enhanced tools, every decision throughout screening, assessing, and selecting candidates is made by real people on our team.

This posting is for an upcoming vacancy.