Registered Dietitian - Long Term Care (81357001)

Sodexo Canada Ltd; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in nutrition based in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess and implement nutritional care for residents. Responsibilities include monitoring nutritional status, consulting with healthcare professionals, and conducting in-service education. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience in Long Term Care. The position 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

Qualifications

• Experience as a Clinical Dietitian in Long Term Care.
• Member of Dietitians of Canada.
• Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Knowledge and understanding of MOH & LTC standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nutritional care for all residents.
• Monitor nutritional status of residents and follow-up as required.
• Consult with other health care professionals regarding therapeutic diet recommendations.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong problem solving and decision-making skills

Ability to work well within a cross-functional team

Proficient with Microsoft Outlook suite

Education

Bachelor of Science with focus in Food & Nutrition

Completion of a recognized Dietetic Internship

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nutritional care for all residents.
• Complete admission, quarterly, and annual assessment as per MOH & LTC standards according to the MDS schedule.
• Monitor nutritional status of residents and follow-up as required.
• Document all interventions in resident chart.
• Consult with and be a resource for other health care professionals including physicians, nursing staff, pharmacists, social workers, etc.
• Conduct in-service education on nutrition topics to dietary and nursing staff (1 topic bi-monthly).
• Provide advice and communication to other health professionals regarding therapeutic diet recommendations, swallowing assessments and any other nutrition related topics.
• Develop, implement and support departmental programs to improve resident nutritional status as well as matters related to risk indicators, quality improvement, productivity, menu development, clinical manual coordination, standards of care and resident menu satisfaction survey as per MOH & LTC standards and guidelines.
• Participate in relevant clinical teams, resident care conferences.
• Other related duties required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science with focus in Food & Nutrition or equivalent.
• Experience as a Clinical Dietitian in Long Term Care.
• Completion of a recognized Dietetic Internship.
• Member of Dietitians of Canada.
• Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with 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

What Sodexo Can Offer You

• Flexible work environment.
• Competitive compensation & great employee benefits.
• Training and development programs.
• Countless opportunities for growth.
• Corporate responsibility & sustainability.
• 2021 Canada’s Best Diversity Employer.
• 2021 Canada’s Greenest Employers.
• 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index featured company.
• Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) Program company – Gold Level.
• 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. As a provider of services in many client locations, including hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes, we require that all new hires be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

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

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