Registered Dietitian

Extendicare; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A long-term care provider in Toronto is seeking a part-time Registered Dietitian to provide nutritional care services for residents. The role involves nutritional assessments, developing care plans, and educating team members and families about nutrition. Candidates should have experience in long-term care and be registered dietitians eligible for membership with the College of Dietitians of Ontario. Great organizational skills and knowledge of geriatric nutrition are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety practices, principles and legislation.
• Excellent organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Consults with and advises the Dietary Manager and Director of Care concerning nutrition and hydration program needs.
• Completes nutritional assessments for each resident using RAI MDS 2.0 as required.
• Determines individualized residents' diet and nutritional interventions involving families and care team.
• Educates team members and residents on nutrition and hydration recommendations.

Skills

Culinary Experience

EMR Systems

Motivational Interviewing

Food Service

Hospital Experience

Acute Care

Computer Skills

MDS

Dietary Department Experience

Dialysis Experience

Food Production Experience

Tube Feeding

Education

Registered Dietitian eligible for membership with the College of Dietitians of Ontario

Tools

Microsoft Office

RAI MDS 2.0

PointClickCare

Job description

Job Description

REGISTERED DIETICIAN

Candidates are invited to apply for the part time Registered Dietitian to work at Lakeside LTC in Toronto.

The Dietitian provides nutritional care services for residents within legislative and budgetary parameters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a member of the interdisciplinary Team the Dietitian 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 residents 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 include 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 and 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 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

Time Type: Part time

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,EMR Systems,Motivational Interviewing,Food Service,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,Computer Skills,MDS,Dietary Department Experience,Dialysis Experience,Food Production Experience,Tube Feeding

Employment Type: Part-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1