Description:
Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list.
The Registered Dietitian (RD) plays a vital role in promoting optimal nutritional health and wellness for patients within a healthcare environment. This position involves assessing nutritional needs, developing individualized care plans, and providing evidence-based dietary counseling to support medical treatment and recovery. The RD collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Person-and family-centered care (PFCC)
Person-and family-centered care (PFCC) is an approach to care that recognizes the importance of family in a patient’s life and the importance of their active involvement in planning and making decisions on health care, services and treatment, and health system reform. This approach to care provides respectful, compassionate, culturally safe, and responsive care that meets the needs, values, beliefs, and preferences of the patient, their family, and others identified as significant to their life from diverse backgrounds and settings.
Casual position available: Requires at least 5-8 hours of weekday/daytime availability per week, with approx. 5-10 visits per week
Location: Barrie and surrounding areas
Community based position, pay per visit and mileage in-between clients
Responsibilities:
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Nutritional Assessment: Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments to understand clients’ dietary needs and health goals.
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Personalized Plans: Develop and implement personalized nutrition plans based on clients’ health status, preferences, and lifestyle.
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Education and Counseling: Provide education and counseling on healthy eating habits, food choices, and lifestyle changes to promote overall well-being.
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Monitoring and Support: Monitor clients’ progress and provide ongoing support and adjustments to their nutrition plans as needed.
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Workshops and Seminars: Conduct workshops and seminars on various nutrition-related topics to educate the community.
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Collaboration: Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to clients’ health and wellness.
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Documentation: Maintain accurate and confidential records of clients’ assessments, plans, and progress.
Why Join Us?
Impactful Work: Make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and the community by promoting healthy eating habits and wellness.
Supportive Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, professional growth, and a supportive work culture.
Continuous Learning: Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy flexible working hours that promote work-life balance.
Rewarding Career: Experience the fulfillment of helping clients achieve their health and wellness goals.
If you are passionate about nutrition and dedicated to improving the health and well-being of others, we would love to hear from you!
Qualifications:
Education:
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A Bachelor's or Master's degree in dietetics, nutrition or a related field, such as food and nutrition science
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Be in good standing with the College of Dieticians of Ontario
Experience and Attributes:
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At leas one year of experience, preferable in a community environment
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Strong knowledge of nutritional science and dietary guidelines.
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Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills. French language consider an asset
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Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary health team.
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Compassionate and empathetic nature.
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Ability to produce a clear criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening
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Reliable transportation
Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any based upon Human Rights Code criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
“At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing.”
At Bayshore Healthcare Ltd., and its subsidiaries, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and operate in full compliance with all Provincial and Territorial legislation pertaining to Human Rights Codes and Accessibility requirements. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have.
