Description
Seasons Care is hiring passionate Registered Dietitians to support the nutritional health and well-being of Seniors in Long-Term Care. Join a collaborative, Resident-focused team that values compassion, clinical excellence, and meaningful impact.
With decades of experience in Long-Term Care, we work together every day to make meaningful differences in the lives of Residents across Canada. We believe in putting food and people first— for our Residents and our team.
When you join Seasons Care, you become part of a network of professionals who are passionate about leading with heart and evidence. You’ll be joining a supportive environment where:
Your voice is heard and valued
- Work-life balance is respected and prioritized
- Professional development is encouraged
- Teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration are part of our everyday approach
- We care — not just for Residents, but for one another
Seasons Care Dietitian Network is proud to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.
Seasons Care is a diverse and inclusive network. We encourage applications from First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, racialized persons and those who identify as LGBTQ+.
Join us in our mission to enhance lives through nutrition and quality care. We look forward to hearing from you!
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Qualifications
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
- Must provide proof of:
- Liability insurance
- TB testing
- Vulnerable sector check
- Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with computers, including experience using electronic medical records (EMR)
- Travel may be required for certain positions
Responsibilities
- Provides relief of DFS during vacation or illness
- Supervises the preparation and service of all meals and nourishments following specified menus and standardized recipes.
- Assists the Director of Food Services to ensure that the Quality Management Program is implemented and ongoing within the Dietary Department.
- Monitors and documents Resident nutritional status on an ongoing basis.
- Maintains operational records (i.e: menus, production charts, food temperatures and refrigerator, freezer and dish machine temperatures) as directed.
- Attends all pertinent home in-services, community educational sessions and other necessary training sessions as provided.
- Performs other duties as are necessary and appropriate and assigned
- Provides input for employee performance reviews.
- Provides input to the Director of Food Services regarding Union matters related to grievance procedures.
- In the absence of the Director arranges staffing coverage and scheduling changes following established procedures.
- Promotes a positive team spirit within the department and the home
- Assists the Director of Food Services to control of the operational budget for the Dietary department including adherence to food service related enhancement contracts.
- Refers Residents or family members as necessary to Consulting Dietitian for counseling on therapeutic diets.
- Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team in the development and evaluation of Resident care plans.
- Attends Resident Council meetings as invited and ensures Residents are satisfied with meals.
- Communicates with Residents, family members, and staff on an ongoing basis regarding department activities.
- Understands and promotes the Resident Bill of Rights.
- Participates actively in department, home and community committees as requested.
- Follows infection control procedures.
- Monitors Dietary staff compliance with home policies and procedures, including safety and sanitation rules and safe working practices.
- Reports and/or remedies all actual or potential hazardous situations to the Executive Director of the home, and/or Occupational Health and Safety Committee promptly.
- Follows all health and safety policies and procedures and is knowledgeable of home fire and disaster plans.
- Completes all safety training as required by the Home
- Maintains compliance with all provincial/long term care regulations and established Home requirements.
- Conducts daily inspection of the Department to identify/resolve any potential hazards.
- Works with and responds to Ministry of Health / Public Health as directed.
- Ensure all work complies with Ontario Regulation 246/22, Section 80, under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021
- Perform additional duties as required