Registered Dietitian (In-Person or Virtual)

S&R Nursing Homes; Cambridge; Hybrid; CAD 41,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

S&R Nursing Homes in Cambridge and Kitchener is seeking a registered Dietitian for a part-time role that may become full-time to cover two long-term care homes. The position is primarily in person with some remote work optional, located in Cambridge and Lanark Heights in Kitchener.

You will identify and monitor residents' nutrition, complete RAIMDS assessments, develop care plans, conduct swallowing assessments when needed, and participate in care conferences, with collaboration across the

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.
• EMR knowledge is an asset.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and monitor level of nutrition and hydration for all residents.
• Complete scheduled RAIMDS assessments; assess nutritional status upon admission and yearly.
• Prioritize and respond to nutrition referrals promptly.
• Develop, evaluate and modify nutritional care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct swallowing assessments as needed.
• Provide nutrition counselling and education to residents and family members.
• Participate in Care Conferences and committee meetings as needed.
• Review and approve seasonal menus; develop individualized menus for residents.
• Provide education and training to dietary and nursing staff as needed.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of Long-Term Care Home Acts and Resident’s Bill of Rights.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Time management

Education

Registered Dietitian in Ontario

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. This role is posted as Part-time in Cambridge but can be Full-time if the successful candidate wishes to cover our Kitchener location as well.

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

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.