Registered Dietitian | Independent Contractor

Sienna Senior Living; Gravenhurst; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Support for accommodations during recruitment

Job summary

A senior living community in Gravenhurst is seeking a skilled Registered Dietitian to enhance residents' nutritional care. This role involves planning and evaluating nutritional programs, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and providing education to residents and caregivers. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Food and Nutrition, at least 2 years of experience in Long Term Care, and knowledge of dietary regulations. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Long Term Care.
• Knowledge of Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care dietary regulations.
• Ability to implement nutrition interventions for various dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and evaluate residents' nutritional care.
• Provide nutritional care assessments and interventions.
• Develop therapeutic menus for special diets.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Nutritional assessments

Menu planning

Dietary interventions

Risk management

Education

Degree from an accredited Food and Nutrition program

Job description

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!

The Registered Dietitian is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.

As a Registered Dietitian your typical day will impact in the following ways:

• Planning, organizing, directing and evaluating residents’ nutritional care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Providing nutritional care including assessments, reassessments and develops appropriate nutrition interventions in consultation with the interdisciplinary team.
• Developing Therapeutic menus for special diets not included in the Therapeutic menu extensions.
• Identifying risk related to nutrition care, dietary services and hydration.
• Implementing interventions to mitigate and manage nutrition and hydration risk.
• Providing nutrition/dietary counseling or education for residents and/or their caregivers, family members or substitute decision makers for the purpose of supporting optimum resident nutrition care.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Must Haves

• Degree from an accredited Food and Nutrition university program.
• Member of College of Dietitians of Ontario/British Columbia.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Long Term Care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care dietary and nutrition regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate interventions in nutritional care for Long Term Care setting needs including but not limited to dementia, dysphagia, tube feeding, weight management, wound treatment, diabetes, renal disease, food allergies and intolerances.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.

Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.

Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen and assess applicants for this position.