Registered Dietitian - Long Term Care

S&R Nursing Homes; Windsor; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

S&R Group in Windsor, Ontario is seeking a Dietitian for our long-term care home, delivering at least 30 minutes per resident per month for a total of 70 hours monthly.

You will assess nutrition and hydration, develop and monitor care plans, provide counseling, and educate residents and families, while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

This is a temporary, full-time role requiring current Ontario Dietitians registration and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• 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 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.

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.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Communication

Time management

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Ethical standards

Education

Registration with College of Dietitians of Ontario

Tools

EMR software

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.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Dietitian role has a clinical role maintaining a minimum of 30 minutes per resident per month at our long term care home in Windsor for a total of 70 hours a month.

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

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This posting is for an upcoming vacancy.

This posting is for a temporary position.