Registered Dietitian

S&R Group of Companies; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

S&R Group of Companies in Canada is seeking a registered Dietitian to provide clinical nutrition care across two long-term care homes, with some days at Lanark Heights LTC in Kitchener and St. Andrew’s Terrace LTC in Cambridge.

The role is primarily in person, with an optional remote component as needed. The successful candidate will assess nutrition and hydration, lead care plans, participate in committees, and educate residents, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario is required.
• Possession of professional liability insurance is required.
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Screen is required.
• Experience in long term care is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Identify and monitor nutrition and hydration for residents.
• Assess nutritional status at admission and on significant changes.
• Develop and modify nutritional care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct swallowing assessments and provide nutrition counselling.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on nutrition and care plans.
• Review menus and develop individualized menus when needed.
• Participate in care conferences and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Time management

Education

Registration with College of Dietitians of Ontario

Member of Dietitian Gerontology Network (Canada)

Tools

EMR knowledge

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 75,000 - CAD 82,000 - yearly

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.

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

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