Registered Dietitian

111000 Extendicare (Canada) Inc.; Timmins; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare Timmins Home in Timmins, ON is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide nutritional care for residents within legislative and budgetary parameters. The role involves assessment, care planning, implementation, and follow-up for residents.

Responsibilities include completing RAI MDS 2.0 assessments, developing individualized diet plans with the care team, educating residents and families, and participating in interdisciplinary committees and menu reviews.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian, eligible for membership with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Extensive knowledge of geriatric nutrition preferred.
• 3–5 years experience in long-term care setting preferred.
• Proficiency with computer applications Microsoft Office and internet.
• Experience with RAI MDS 2.0 desirable, familiarity with software PointClickCare an asset.
• Excellent organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety practices, principles and legislation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Customer-focused attitude, with demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective team relationships with staff and residents.

Responsibilities

• As a member of the interdisciplinary Team, the Dietician consults with and advises the Dietary Manager and Director of Care concerning nutrition and hydration program needs.
• Provides nutritional assessment, care planning, implementation and follow-up for residents.
• Completes nutritional assessments for each resident using RAI MDS 2.0 as required.
• Determines individualized resident diets and interventions with resident, family and care team.
• Develops, implements and evaluates nutritional care plans with identified goals.
• Maintains excellent communication with the Dietary Manager regarding changing needs.
• Reviews seasonal menus for nutritional adequacy and provides written approval.
• Educates residents, family members, and team members about nutrition and hydration recommendations.
• Acts as a representative for Extendicare in regional/professional activities.
• Participates on interdisciplinary committees related to resident care and facility operations.

Skills

Geriatric nutrition

Team collaboration

RAI MDS 2.0

MS Office

PointClickCare

Time management

OH&S knowledge

Communication skills

Customer-focused

Education

Registered Dietitian

Tools

PointClickCare

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description REGISTERED DIETICIAN Candidates are invited to apply for the full-time position of Registered Dietician to work at our Extendicare Timmins Home, located in Timmins, ON . The Dietician provides nutritional care services for residents within legislative and budgetary parameters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• As a member of the interdisciplinary Team, the Dietician consults with and advises the Dietary Manager and Director of Care concerning nutrition and hydration program needs.
• The Dietitian is responsible for nutritional assessment, nutritional care planning, implementation and follow-up for residents.
• Completes nutritional assessments for each resident using RAI MDS 2.0 as required.
• Determines an individualized resident’s diet and other nutritional interventions to meet his or her needs by involving the resident, family members and care team.
• Develops, implements and evaluates nutritional care plans that includes identification of nutritional concerns, goals and interventions for all residents.
• Maintains excellent communication with the Dietary Manager regarding the changing needs of the residents.
• Reviews the two seasonal menus for nutritional adequacy and provides approval in writing.
• Educates residents, family members, and team members regarding nutrition and hydration recommendations.
• Acts as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team, acts as a representative for Extendicare, through participation in regional and professional activities as appropriate.
• Participates on interdisciplinary committees related to resident care, facility operation and Quality indicators as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Dietitian, eligible for membership with the College of Dieticians of Ontario
• Extensive knowledge of geriatric nutrition preferred
• 3-5 years experience in long-term care setting preferred
• Proficiency with computer applications Microsoft Office and internet.
• Experience with RAI MDS 2.0 desirable, familiarity with software PointClickCare an asset
• Excellent organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety practices, principles and legislation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential
• Customer-focused attitude, with demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective team relationships with staff and residents

Time Type: Part time

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth.

Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of the growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of 99 long-term care homes (59 owned, 40 under management contracts), deliver approximately 14.0 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 153,600 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members and passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

Our Mission To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our Vision Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives. Our Values We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.