Job opportunity
Registered Dietitian
Steeves & Rozema Group
Compensation: CAD 75,000 - CAD 82,000 - yearly
Company Description
We are S&R Group and for over 60 years we have been building communities "where friendships flourish and life is enriched". We are looking for people who, like us, believe the work we do has a positive impact on their community and that together we can continue supporting our Residents and their families.
Job Description
The Dietitian will provide clinical services, ensuring a minimum of 30 minutes of care per resident per month. This position requires a commitment of three days per week and will be primarily in person, with the flexibility to work remotely when needed.
Responsibilities
Identify and monitor level of nutrition and hydration for all residents.
Complete scheduled RAIMDS assessments; assess nutritional status for all residents upon admission, annually and when significant changes in status occur.
Prioritize and respond to nutrition referrals in a timely manner.
Develop, evaluate and modify nutritional care plans for all residents; liaise with Residents, family members and/or substitute decision makers and the interdisciplinary team.
Conduct swallowing assessments, as needed.
Provide nutrition counselling and education to residents and family members and/or substitute decision makers, as needed, in line with supporting residents’ nutrition care.
Participate in Care Conferences and committee meetings as needed
Routine communication with administration, physicians, the allied health team, food services and Nutrition Manager.
Review and approve seasonal menus; develop individualized menus for residents, as needed.
Provide education and training to dietary and nursing staff, as needed.
Participate in home-specific continuous quality improvement initiatives, as needed.
Knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 & Regulations and the Resident’s Bill of Rights.
Complete other duties, as needed.
Qualifications
Current registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario required
Minimum 2 years relevant experience in a long term care home is an asset
Member of the Dietitian Gerontology Network of Canada is an asset
Carry Own Professional Liability Insurance
A clear Vulnerable Sector Screen is required
Computer Literacy - knowledge of computerized electronic medical records (EMR) programs is an asset
Swallowing assessment experience would be an asset
Ability to work in a team and independently
Good verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Demonstrates ability to problem solve.
Strong leadership skills
Ability to maintain high professional and ethical standards
Additional Information
While our Applicant Tracking System uses some AI-enhanced tools, every decision throughout screening, assessing, and selecting candidates is made by real people on our team.
This posting is for an upcoming vacancy.
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Apply on source site Company Description
We are S&R Group and for over 60 years we have been building communities "where friendships flourish and life is enriched". We are looking for people who, like us, believe the work we do has a positive impact on their community and that together we can continue supporting our Residents and their families.
Job Description
The Dietitian will provide clinical services, ensuring a minimum of 30 minutes of care per resident per month. This position requires a commitment of three days per week and will be primarily in person, with the flexibility to work remotely when needed.
Responsibilities
Identify and monitor level of nutrition and hydration for all residents.
Complete scheduled RAIMDS assessments; assess nutritional status for all residents upon admission, annually and when significant changes in status occur.
Prioritize and respond to nutrition referrals in a timely manner.
Develop, evaluate and modify nutritional care plans for all residents; liaise with Residents, family members and/or substitute decision makers and the interdisciplinary team.
Conduct swallowing assessments, as needed.
Provide nutrition counselling and education to residents and family members and/or substitute decision makers, as needed, in line with supporting residents’ nutrition care.
Participate in Care Conferences and committee meetings as needed
Routine communication with administration, physicians, the allied health team, food services and Nutrition Manager.
Review and approve seasonal menus; develop individualized menus for residents, as needed.
Provide education and training to dietary and nursing staff, as needed.
Participate in home-specific continuous quality improvement initiatives, as needed.
Knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 & Regulations and the Resident’s Bill of Rights.
Complete other duties, as needed.
Qualifications
Current registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario required
Minimum 2 years relevant experience in a long term care home is an asset
Member of the Dietitian Gerontology Network of Canada is an asset
Carry Own Professional Liability Insurance
A clear Vulnerable Sector Screen is required
Computer Literacy - knowledge of computerized electronic medical records (EMR) programs is an asset
Swallowing assessment experience would be an asset
Ability to work in a team and independently
Good verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Demonstrates ability to problem solve.
Strong leadership skills
Ability to maintain high professional and ethical standards
Additional Information
While our Applicant Tracking System uses some AI-enhanced tools, every decision throughout screening, assessing, and selecting candidates is made by real people on our team.
This posting is for an upcoming vacancy.
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