Registered Dietitian Full-Time (FT) Medex

Registered Dietitian - Full Time - Extendicare Medex

Mission:
The Registered Dietitian (RD) is responsible for providing resident nutrition/hydration care and documenting nutrition/hydration care in compliance with regulatory standards and Extendicares policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:
To assess nutrition status for all residents on admission annually and whenever there is a significant change in status;
To determine each residents level of nutrition and hydration risk in order to prescribe/recommend needed interventions and follow-up care;
To develop a nutrition plan of care for each newly admitted resident;
To evaluate and modify as needed the nutrition plan of care for residents being followed by the RD on an ongoing basis;
To document resident nutrition care for residents followed by the RD;
To provide nutrition/dietary counseling/education for residents and/or their caregivers family members or substitute decision makers for the purpose of supporting optimum resident nutrition care;
To monitor residents at high nutrition risk and those at moderate nutrition risk who are considered by the RD to require ongoing RD monitoring” and to ensure that all other residents (those at low risk and those at moderate risk who are considered stable by the RD) and delegated to the Nutrition Manager are monitored;
To participate as a member of the interdisciplinary resident care team at resident care conferences as scheduling allows;
To participate on other appropriate interdisciplinary committees such as the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Resident Care/Professional Advisory and Ethics;
To participate as a key member of the homes Care Teams such as Skin/Wound Care Bowel Management and Dysphagia Management teams;
To coordinate continuous quality improvement of the homes nutrition and hydration care and food services and dining in collaboration with the NM;
To provide nutrition/dietary in-service education for Dietary and Nursing staff and other interdisciplinary team members as required;
To review and approve the homes seasonal menus including those for therapeutic and texture modified diets and snack menus;
To approve the homes menus;
To oversee the Restorative Feeding Dining Program and the Enteral Nutrition Program;
To collaborate with the Nutrition Manager and advise Administration on Resident nutrition care considering residents language religious culture and nutrient needs;
To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
To uphold and promote the organizations values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics morality and integrity as set out in Extendicares Code of Conduct;
To complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
University degree in area of Food and Nutrition from an approved university
1-2 years of experience in gerontology rehabilitation community/complex/long term care an asset
Current registration in the applicable provinces regulatory College of Dietitians
Membership in Dietitians of Canada and the Gerontology Network
Must be knowledgeable of Provincial Food Premises Regulation CCHSA Accreditation
Canada Provincial/Health Authority regulatory requirements and Residents Bill of Rights
Must possess strong written and oral communication critical thinking care coordination time management and customer focus skills
Must have proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office applications and Synergy (Microsoft Office Suite Word Excel PowerPoint and Access) Point Click Care/POC/eMAR
Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
What Extendicare has to offer:
At Extendicare we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team you can expect:

Continuous mentorship support for life-long learning and growth opportunities

Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization

A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.

Employee Family Assistance Program.

Robust benefits package.
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada operating under the Extendicare ParaMed Extendicare Assist and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors population inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need wherever they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts) deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services
annually and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 150000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30000 qualified highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

Time Type:

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.