Description
Seasons Care Dietitian Network is a consulting network of Dietitians specializing in Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes. Since 1996, Seasons Care has become the leader in Seniors Nutrition in Canada. We partner with many Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes by providing consulting Dietitian and Nutrition Management services to support them in making a difference in the lives of their Residents. We continue to grow and welcome you to join our team.
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+.
We thank all the applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Qualifications
- Registered Dietitians Required, member in good standing of the College of Dietitians of Ontario
- Must have proof of COVID vaccine, liability insurance, TB testing and vulnerable sector police check
- Membership in Dietitians of Canada
- Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories
- Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment
- Ability to perform standard clinical procedures according to established protocols
- Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
- Ability to work in a team and independently
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrates an ability to problem solve
- Computer Literacy - knowledge of computerized electronic medical records (EMR) programs an asset
Responsibilities
- The registered dietitian will plan and direct the nutritional care of clients and provide nutrition education to clients and colleagues
- Assess client nutritional status by gaining an understanding of food habits or preferences (socio-economic, psychosocial and cultural background) and clinical/biochemical profile
- Assists clients in making healthy food choices by developing thorough nutritional care plans
- Monitors client progress on a regular basis and provides nutritional information to allied staff and physicians, as well as provides the needed ongoing supports and evaluative outcomes
- Facilitate groups
- Assesses community nutrition needs: develops, implements and evaluates community-based nutrition programs
- Complete other duties, as needed