Registered Dietitian (In-Person or Virtual)

S&R Nursing Homes; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

S&R Nursing Homes is seeking a Dietitian to support two long term care homes, with a primary in-person role and optional remote work. You will assess residents, develop and adjust nutrition plans, and collaborate with the care team to ensure high-quality nutrition care.

Requirements include current Ontario Dietitian registration, and strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Experience in gerontology and EMR familiarity are assets.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Minimum 2 years in a long term care setting is an asset.
• Vulnerable Sector Screen required; liability insurance is an asset.
• Experience with swallowing assessments is an asset.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; able to lead and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Identify and monitor nutrition and hydration levels for residents.
• Complete RAIMDS assessments and evaluate nutritional status at admission and as changes occur.
• Develop and modify individualized nutrition care plans with the interdisc team.
• Provide nutrition counselling and education to residents and families.
• Participate in care conferences and quality initiatives.
• Review menus and propose resident-specific dietary accommodations.
• Educate dietary and nursing staff and liaise with administration and physicians.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Leadership

Independent work

Education

Registered Dietitian in Ontario

Tools

EMR systems

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.

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.