Registered Dietitian – Long-Term Care (Full-Time)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation & great employee benefits

Training and development programs

Countless opportunities for growth

Job summary

A leading global services provider is seeking a Registered Dietitian in Kingston, Ontario, to assess and implement nutritional care for residents in long-term care settings. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor's in Food & Nutrition, complete an internship, and possess current registration with the Ontario Dietitians. The position requires excellent communication and organizational skills, and offers a competitive benefits package in a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition or equivalent is required.
• A recognized Dietetic Internship must be completed.
• Must be a current member of Dietitians of Canada.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nutritional care for residents.
• Consult and provide guidance to other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in clinical teams and care conferences.

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

Proficient with Microsoft Outlook suite

Education

Bachelor of Science with focus in Food & Nutrition

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

Job description

Registered Dietitian - Long Term Care (81155005)

• Full-time
• Province: ON

Grow your career with a company that shares your passion! Our HealthcareDivision has an exciting new opportunity to join the Sodexo team as our next Registered Dietitian.

Sodexo is the global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, an essential factor in individual and organizational performance. Operating in67countries, we serveover100 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 MakeanImpact:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nutritional care for all residents.
• Complete admission, quarterly, and annual assessment asper 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 asper 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

What You’ll 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

What MakesSodexoDifferent:

• 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 to 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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