Dietitian - Qualicum Beach, Canada - The Care Group

The Care Group

Verified Company

Qualicum Beach, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Care Group ("TCG") offers high quality residential care services to complex care clients in seven homes throughout the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

Based in Coquitlam, we are a privately owned and operated assisted living and complex care provider that offers both subsidized and private pay care.

We are looking for
Registered Dietitian to join our The Gardens team in Qualicum Beach, B.C

What is in for you? Beyond the perks that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider we offer competitive wages and skill development

Shifts:
flexible, PT or FT possibility

Key Activity Summary

Interview each resident within the first two weeks of admission, then annually, or as required to determine preferences, allergies and therapeutic requirements.
Develop therapeutic and special diets according to resident requirements.
Include documentation of resident interviews and annual assessments in residents' charts.
Inform the Director of Care and Food Services Manager of any special requirements or changes to residents' nutritional status.
Participate in multidisciplinary care planning meetings when requested.
In conjunction with the Food Services Manager, ensures that the nutritional and therapeutic requirements of the residents are met.
Represent the interests of the facility when communicating with health care professionals, community workers, staff, families, visitors, and volunteers.
Participate in policy revision and development.

What does Dietitian do?

Uses a variety of quality assurance tools including those contained in the Quality Improvement & Risk Management Program to provide feedback to the Administrator and monitor the following:
Responsible for nutritional effectiveness, infection control, general safety and sanitation, food storage
Assists the Chef in the development and analysis of seasonal menus when requested
Assists the Chef in establishing menu substitutions and nutritional equivalents when requested.
Provides inservice training as requested by the Administrator or Food Services Manager.
Assists the dietary and direct care departments achieve compliance with the accreditation and provincial standards which govern food services in Complex Care and Assisted Living.

Education, Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of Dietetics and completion of Dietetic Internship.
Minimum of one year's experience in the food service field and at least six months in a longterm care facility.
Demonstrated ability to communicate with health care professionals, community workers, staff, volunteers, families and visitors.
Registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of BC (CDBC)

About us:
Retirement Living in Qualicum Beach includes independent, assisted living and residential care.

The Gardens at Qualicum Beach is retirement living the picturesque beauty of Qualicum Beach, surrounded by colourful gardens, a lagoon and in the heart of town with shopping, golfing, dining and beaches nearby.

As a premier residence, we provide three levels of care for seniors of all walks of life, from independent living to complex care.

We are dedicated to our "resident-focused" philosophy and we strive to make you feel at home.

With our personalized care and support, we have created a loving a caring environment for all who enter through our doors.

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