Registered Dietitian - Long Term Care (81740001)

Sodexo Canada Ltd; Kingston; On-site; CAD 48,870 - 69,603; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation

Training and development programs

Corporate responsibility & sustainability

Job summary

A premier food service provider in Kingston, Ontario, is seeking a passionate Registered Dietitian to evaluate and improve nutritional care for residents in long-term care. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Science in Food & Nutrition, have completed a Dietetic Internship, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. This full-time position offers competitive compensation, flexible work environment, and extensive opportunities for growth and development within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science with a focus in Food & Nutrition or equivalent.
• Completion of a recognized Dietetic Internship.
• Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Experience as a Clinical Dietitian, preferably in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nutritional care for all residents.
• Complete admission, quarterly, and annual assessments as per MOH & LTC standards.
• Document interventions in resident charts.
• Consult with other health care professionals.
• Conduct in-service education on nutrition topics.
• Develop and implement programs to improve resident nutritional status.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Food & Nutrition

Dietetic Internship

Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Registered Dietitian - Long Term Care (81740001)

Full-time

Province: ON

Compensation: from CAD 43 - hourly

Grow your career with a company that shares your passion! Our Healthcare Division has an exciting new opportunity to join the Sodexo team as our next Food Service Supervisor.

Sodexo is the global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, an essential factor in individual and organizational performance. Operating in 67 countries, we serve over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of services. We pride ourselves on being committed to the highest standard of Employment Equity and Diversity. By partnering with the Stop Hunger Foundation, we have dedicated ourselves to a corporate responsibility by fighting hunger worldwide. Start your journey with Sodexo, as we continue to grow across Canada!

How You’ll Make an Impact

• 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
• Some assigned management duties of the food service department on weekdays and/or weekends

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor of Science with focus in Food & Nutrition or equivalent
• Completion of a recognized Dietetic Internship
• Member of Dietitians of Canada
• Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Experience as a Clinical Dietitian, preferably in long-term care
• 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

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
• 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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