Therapeutic Dietitian
The incumbent will:
- Manage the nutritional needs of residents through nutritional risk screening, assessments (admission and routine), referrals, nutrition care planning, monitoring established interventions and evaluation of outcomes
- Oversee the nutrition/hydration component of the facility's enteral feeding program
- Participate in care conferences with residents and their healthcare advocates
- Address and follow up on any referrals and/or reported nutritional care concerns in a timely manner
- Develop, implement and maintain policy and procedures specific to the nutrition/hydration program
- Maintain accurate, organized and secure clinical records for all residents within the home
- Develop and approve regular, textured and therapeutic menus to ensure nutritional adequacy, food safety and palatability and compliance with established menu p planning standards
- Plan and conduct health teaching to residents and families, and educate staff and volunteers on nutrition related topics
- Assist the Food Services Manager in the quality assurance and management of the department and participate in quality improvement initiatives within the Division/home
- Mentor students during clinical/food services placements as deemed necessary
- Actively participate on various committees (i.e.: Food Service, Skin/Wound Care, Pain and Palliative Care and
Professional Advisory Committee, Interprofessional Quality and Resident Safety Committee and Peer Group meetings for the Division)
- Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable health and safety legislation and all corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to occupational health
The successful applicant will possess:
- A Bachelor of Science or Applied Science with a Major in Food and Human Nutrition
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
- Several years experience in a long-term care setting with sound knowledge of geriatric nutrition and dysphagia
management or other healthcare experience working with the geriatric population
- Demonstrate a willingness to adapt programs/services to meet the diverse needs of the resident population
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively resolve conflicts
- Demonstrated organization, project management and time management skills
- Exceptional clinical assessment skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within an interdisciplinary healthcare environment
- Knowledge of Fixing Long Term Care Act and Regulations, Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), Health Care Consent Act and Accreditation Canada Standards
- Proficiency with various software, including MS Office applications
- Skill in adapting language and tone for inclusivity and clarity
- Knowledge of Point Click Care, Synergy MealSuite applications and Long Term Care Facilities (LTC-F) InterRAI is preferred
Management & Exempt Salary Grade 4
Salary: $90,818 to $113,523 per annum
Conditions of Employment
All applicants are expected to comply with the Region of Durham's Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct Policies throughout the recruitment process. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check dated within two (2) months from date of hire. Additionally, tuberculosis screening will be required in accordance with the FLTC Act (O.Reg. 246/22). Proof of education, qualifications and any other job bona fide requirements will also be collected. Finally, compliance with the Mask Fit Testing Program is required and will be coordinated as part of the orientation process.
External Application Process
Come find a home where exciting and rewarding careers are balanced with your lifestyle. We thank all applicants; however, only those being considered will be contacted. Please apply online (www.durham.ca) no later than midnight (Eastern Standard Time) on the closing date indicated on the Job Posting.
The Region of Durham is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity and you require accommodation, or if this information is required in an accessible format, please contact us at: [email protected] and a Recruiter will provide appropriate assistance pursuant to the Regions Accommodation and Accessibility policies. Please note that resumes should not be sent to [email protected]. Follow us on social media @RegionofDurham The Region of Durham may utilize artificial intelligence to assist in the preliminary assessment of applicant qualifications and submitted materials. These tools are used for the purpose of supporting and enhancing an evaluation by a human decision-maker and any information provided by AI to a human decision-maker is not determinative. Final decisions are made solely by authorized human decision-makers.
Pay: $90,818.00-$113,523.00 per year
Work Location: In person
