Home(s):  The Palace, Long-Term Care

Salary Range: $ 40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Status: Part-time vacancy (1 day per week)

Southbridge, the owner and operator of several long-term care homes and retirement communities in Southwestern and Eastern Ontario, is currently seeking a Registered Dietitian to become part of a dynamic food and Nutrition Department. You will ensure that our residents are provided with nutritious and delicious meals, that are prepared and served with love.

If you are ready to be part of a great team that is passionate about their work and improving the lives of our Residents, this is the role for you!

RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• As a member of the Clinical Team, the Dietitian consults with and advises the Food Service Manager and Director of Care concerning nutrition and hydration program needs. The Dietitian is responsible for nutritional assessment, nutritional care planning, implementation, and follow-up for residents.   
• Completes nutritional assessments for each resident using RAI MDS 2.0 as required.
• Determine an individualized resident’s diet and other nutritional interventions to meet his or her needs by involving the resident, family members and care team.
• Develop, implement and evaluate nutritional care plans that include identification of nutritional concerns, goals and interventions for all residents.   
• Maintain excellent communication with the Food Service Manager regarding the changing needs of the residents. 
• Review the two seasonal menus for nutritional adequacy and provides approval in writing.   
• Educate residents, family members, and team members regarding nutrition and hydration recommendations.   
• Act as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team, acts as a representative for Southbridge, through participation in regional and professional activities as appropriate. 
• Participate in interdisciplinary committees related to resident care, facility operation and Quality indicators as required.  

QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Registered Dietitian, eligible for membership with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.  
• Extensive knowledge of geriatric nutrition   
• 3-5 years’ experience in long-term care setting preferred.   
• Proficiency with computer applications, Microsoft Office, and the internet. Experience with RAI MDS 2.0 desirable, familiarity with software PointClickCare an asset.  
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills.   
• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety practices, principles, and legislation.   
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.   
• Customer-focused attitude, with demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective team relationships with staff and residents.
• A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of hire date.
• Completion of a 2 Step TB Skin test within the last 12 months.

Southbridge’s mission is to operate a best-in-class portfolio of care homes and retirement communities that consistently deliver excellence in care and services in an economically sustainable manner.  

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.  

Southbridge welcomes those applicants with disability-related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.  

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