Description
This part-time Corporate RD role is responsible for providing leadership, mentorship, and support to Consulting Registered Dietitians across several Partner Homes. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of long-term care (LTC) policies, procedures, menus, and regulatory standards, with a strong focus on quality improvement initiatives. This position involves regular travel for on-site Home Visits and requires effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to foster positive, productive relationships on behalf of Seasons Care.
Seasons Care Dietitian Network is a consulting network of Dietitians and Nutrition Managers 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.
The value of becoming a Seasons Care Team Member includes: personal & professional growth, one-on-one support with your Corporate Dietitians, individualized onboarding program, competitive wages, flexible schedule, work-life balance, gaining experience in a growing sector, working with a passionate team, lateral & vertical growth opportunities, making a difference in lives of Seniors, and ongoing education.
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
- Minimum 5+ years in a Long Term Care setting and has demonstrated knowledge of the nutritional needs of the elderly and all aspects of food service operations and administrative dietetics
- Must be insured and a member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and eligible for membership with Dietitians of Canada
- Minimum 2+ years in a leadership/supervising role
- Project management skills and experience
- Strong people skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Willing to travel / reliable transportation
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to manage a large team
- Excellent time management skills
- Point Click Care experience is required
Responsibilities
- Provide orientation, training, mentoring and coaching to Consulting RDs
- Liaising regularly with Consulting Dietitians in Homes to ensure high quality of nutritional care for Residents
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in developing and maintaining nutrition initiatives
- Conduct chart audits and annual clinical & food service audits, as scheduled
- Ensuring evidence based practice approach with nutritional services within the Homes
- Regular Home visits to ensure standards of quality are met
- Implementing Quality Assurance and Improvement processes , as needed
- Fostering strong, collaborative relationships to ensure alignment, support, and continuity of care across Partner Homes