Dietitian - Hagersville, Canada - Orange Lily Group

Orange Lily Group

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Hagersville, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

We are looking for a Consulting Registered Dietitian who will provide clinical support at a long-term care home. 30.5 hours per month, Thursdays preferred.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing resident nutrition/hydration care and documenting nutrition/hydration care in compliance with regulatory standards as per LTC legislation and Dietitians of Canada
To assess the nutrition status for all residents on admission, annually and whenever there is a significant change in status
To determine each resident's level of nutrition and hydration risk in order to prescribe/recommend needed interventions and followup 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 different risk levels, especially those at high nutrition risk and are considered by the RD to require ongoing nutritional monitoring. Assessments delegated to the Food Service Manager are monitored and followed up on a timely manner
To participate as a member of the interdisciplinary resident care team at resident care conferences, as scheduling allows
To participate as a key member of the home's Care Teams and interdisciplinary committees
To coordinate continuous quality improvement of the home's nutrition and hydration care and food services and dining in collaboration with the Food Service Manager
To provide nutrition/dietary inservice education for Dietary and Nursing staff and other interdisciplinary team members as required
To review and approve the home's seasonal menus, including those for therapeutic and texture modified diets and snack menu

Requirements:

At least 1 year experience in Long Term Care working independently as a clinical dietitian
Current registration in the College of Dietitians' of Ontario and possess Liability Insurance as per CDO requirement
Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and resident focus skills

COVID-19 considerations:

PPE (in outbreaks)
At least 2 COVID vaccine doses

Licence/Certification:

General Member of College of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO) (required)

- liability insurance (required)

Benefits

We are dedicated to training and mentoring new graduates and Dietitians new to the sector
Dietitians are also provided with opportunities for professional development

Job Types:
Contract, Part-time

Part-time hours: 7.6 per week

Salary:
From $43.00 per hour

Benefits: