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Registered Dietitian

S&R Nursing Homes Ltd.
Kitchener, CAN
Full-time
Junior · 2+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 5 days ago
Communication

Full Job Posting

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.
  • #SRINDEX
  • 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.
  • 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.

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

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