Registered Dietitian - Long Term Care (81357001)

Sodexo; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global services company in Chatham, Ontario, is seeking a Registered Dietitian to manage the nutrition care of residents in a large Seniors Living client. Responsibilities include evaluating nutritional needs, consulting with health care professionals, and developing departmental programs. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and be registered in Ontario. Competitive salary and relocation package offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Extended Benefits

Paid vacation

Flexible work environment

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Experience as a Clinical Dietitian in Long Term Care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nutritional care for all residents.
• Consult with and be a resource for other health care professionals.
• Develop, implement and support departmental programs to improve resident nutritional status.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong problem solving and decision-making skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work well within a cross-functional team

Knowledge and understanding of MOH & LTC standards and guidelines

Proficient with Microsoft Outlook suite

Education

Bachelor of Science with focus in Food & Nutrition or equivalent

Completion of a recognized Dietetic Internship

Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario

Member of Dietitians of Canada

Job description

Overview

Company Description content has been retained in context. Grow your career with a company that shares your passion! Our Healthcare Division is seeking a Registered Dietitian for our large Seniors Living client located in Chatham, Ontario. We offer a great relocation package! In your new full-time role, you will lead and direct the Diet team for the patient food service team. You will lead and direct the diet office technicians as well as support patients and our client with your clinical knowledge for specific diet writing guidelines.

Sodexo offers a competitive salary range $78,000.00 - $82,000.00, as well as Extended Benefits (Medical, Dental, Optical, Prescription Drug Plan) from day one of your new role. We also offer paid vacation and so much more!

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nutritional care for all residents.
• Complete admission, quarterly, and annual assessment as 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, pharmacist, 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 to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

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