Registered Dietitian (RD) Part-time (PT) Michener Hill

Job Description

As 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).

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

• Liability Insurance
• WSIB Clearance Certificate
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS)
• TB Screening Complete

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.

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At Extendicarewevespent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare you become part of a compassionate mission-driven team committed to creating a safe supportive and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills experience education and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer acomprehensive suite of benefitsdesigned to support your health financial well-being and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We mayuse artificial intelligence (AI) toolsto support certain stages of the recruitment process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team butdo notreplace human judgment every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. Ifyou wouldlike more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible inclusive and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.