Registered Dietitian Long Term Care - 18 Month Contract ()

Sodexo Canada Ltd; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food services provider is seeking a Clinical Dietitian in Ottawa, Ontario. You will create personalized nutrition care plans and lead the Diet team while ensuring high-quality care for residents. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, clinical dietitian experience, and strong communication skills. Offers a flexible work environment and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation & great employee benefits

Training and development programs

Countless opportunities for growth

Corporate responsibility & sustainability

Qualifications

• Experience as a Clinical Dietitian preferably in long-term care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with residents and families to create personalized nutritional care plans.
• Monitor residents' nutritional status and conduct timely follow-ups.
• Document all interventions accurately and consistently in resident charts.

Skills

Culinary Experience

EMR Systems

Motivational Interviewing

Food Service

Hospital Experience

Acute Care

Computer Skills

Dietary Department Experience

Dialysis Experience

Food Production Experience

Tube Feeding

Education

Bachelor of Science with focus in Food & Nutrition

Completion of a recognized Dietetic Internship

Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario

Member of Dietitians of Canada

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

How Youll MakeanImpact :

• Collaborate with residents families and interdisciplinary team members to create personalized nutritional care plans that reflect individual preferences cultural backgrounds and specific health needs
• Lead and support the Diet team within the food service department fostering a respectful and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and excellence
• Mentor and guide diet office technicians promoting a shared commitment to delivering high-quality compassionate service
• Apply clinical expertise to assess plan implement and evaluate nutritional care that is evidence-based and tailored to each residents unique goals and requirements
• Monitor residents nutritional status and conduct timely follow-ups as needed
• Document all interventions accurately and consistently in resident charts
• Act as a resource to health professionals including physicians nursing staff pharmacists and social workers by providing recommendations for therapeutic diets swallowing assessments and other nutrition-related concerns
• Support and lead departmental programs focused on nutritional outcomes quality improvement risk indicators menu development standards of care and compliance with Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care guidelines
• Participate in resident care conferences and relevant clinical team meetings
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications :

Qualifications

What Youll Need toSucceed :

• Bachelorof Science with focus in Food & Nutrition or equivalent
• Completion of a recognized Dietetic Internship
• Member of Dietitiansof Canada
• Current registration with the College of Dietitiansof Ontario
• Experience as a Clinical Dietitian preferably in long-term care
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficientwith Microsoft Outlook suite
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work well within a cross-functional team
• Knowledge and understanding of MOH & LTC standards and guidelines

Additional Information :

Additional Information

What MakesSodexoDifferent :

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; its a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. In addition we offer :

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation & great employee benefits
• Training and development programs
• Countless opportunities for growth
• Corporate responsibility & sustainability
• An award-winning employer for Sustainability Diversity & Inclusion Corporate Social Responsibility and much more. View Sodexos latest awards here
• And so much more!

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin race religion ethnic group age disability gender sexual preference sexual or gender identity status as a veteran or any other federal provincial or local protected class.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members customers clients contractors business partners guests and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals long term care facilities and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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Remote Work : Employment Type :

Full-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

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1