National Aged Care Dietitian
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Job Location:
Melbourne, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join Our Team as a National Aged Care Dietitian!
- Progress with purpose at one of Australias largest health care providers
- Get ahead with salary packaging benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
- Permanent full time opportunity
- Exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative team and help shape the future of aged care nutrition!
As the National Aged Care Dietitian at Calvary you will play a pivotal role in leading clinical nutrition and hydration practices across our Residential Aged Care and Home Care services including our respite cottages and Tiwi.
This is your opportunity to ensure that every meal served meets the highest standards of quality compliance and resident satisfaction all while driving national consistency in menu planning and dining experiences. You will be at the forefront of building workforce capability enhancing health outcomes and championing continuous quality improvementto ensure that residents receive the best possible care.
Ready to make a lasting impact Come join us and help shape the future of aged care nutrition!
- Lead and complete annual Menu and Mealtime Assessments for all Calvary residential aged care homes in line with the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.
- Ensure food nutrition and hydration practices comply with legislative accreditation and best-practice standards.
- Provide expert advice on nutrition-related risks deficiencies and corrective actions.
- Lead biannual reviews and updates of Calvarys national menus ensuring compliance quality and cultural appropriateness.
- Collaborate with hospitality clinical and operational teams to ensure practical nutritious and consistently implemented menus.
- Design and deliver nutrition and hydration education programs for staff across aged care and Calvary Home Care services.
- Lead IDDSI education and implementation with Speech Pathology and monitor trends to identify improvement opportunities.
- Contribute to audits quality improvement initiatives and policy development to enhance resident outcomes and dining standards.
About you
Essential
- Tertiary qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics and Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) with Dietitians Australia
- Experience in aged care healthcare or complex care settings
- Strong knowledge of aged care quality standards nutrition hydration and dining requirements
- Experience in education training and quality improvement initiatives
- Current Drivers Licence and willingness to travel across VIC TAS SA ACT NSW & NT
- High level of integrity IT proficiency and the ability to learn new skills
- Current National Police Check
- Working knowledge of WH&S and Infection Control
Desirable
- Experience working across multiple sites or at a regional/national level
- Experience with IDDSI implementation
- Understanding of residential aged care and home care regulatory frameworks
For further information please contact Jo Skonieczna Masri Head of Aged Care Performance at
Why work for Calvary
At Calvary our staff matter.
With over 130 years experience and 18000 staff and volunteers we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued drawing on your own strengths identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients residents and clients.
- Your benefits:
- NFP salary packaging benefits discounted health insurance and gym memberships
- Paid parental leave
- Training development pathways and career opportunities
- Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home Virtual and Residential Aged Care Retirement Living and Hospitals one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
- As part of the application process you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include but is not limited to reference checks work rights criminal history check NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- EMR Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Food Service
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Computer Skills
- MDS
- Dietary Department Experience
- Dialysis Experience
- Food Production Experience
- Tube Feeding
About Company
More than 130 years of high-quality, compassionate care. Providing hospital care, home and virtual care services, retirement living and residential aged care homes across five states and two territories.
