Dietitian Manager - Ottawa, Canada - Perley Health

Perley Health

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Perley Health is a unique and innovative community that empowers Seniors and Veterans to live life to the fullest.

Home to more than 600 Seniors and Veterans in long-term care and in independent apartments, Perley Health provides a growing number of clinical, therapeutic and recreational services to residents, tenants and people from across the region.

One of the largest and most progressive long-term care homes in Ontario, Perley Health is also a centre for research, education, and clinical innovation.

Our Centre of Excellence in Frailty-Informed Care conducts and shares the practical research needed to improve care. Future caregivers come here to study and to acquire hands-on skills and experience.

PerleyHealth's values are brought to life each day by our over 800 employees. And more than 400 regular volunteers connect us closely with the community. Together, we improve the well-being of Canada's aging population.

We are embarking on a multi-year growth strategy, and are seeking an experienced

Manager, Food and Nutrition

Full-Time

Reporting directly to the Director, Support Services, the Manager, Food and Nutrition is a member of Perley Health's Support Services leadership team.

The Manager, Food and Nutrition has the following key responsibilities:

The Manager, Food and Nutrition provides leadership, program planning and quality food services to the residents, tenants and contract services at Perley Health
Seeking a dynamic leader who has a demonstrated history of achieving results, leading change initiatives, and who is able to think critically and strategically in a fastpaced environment
Demonstrates our values of compassion, excellence, respect and integrity when leading the delivery of an exceptional resident experience
Ensures that the Food and Nutrition department operates within defined resources to provide highquality, appetizing food of optimal nutritional quality to residents

Key Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in Human Nutrition & Dietetics program at a university accredited by the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice
Completion of a dietetic internship program preferred
Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario preferred
Membership with Dietitians of Canada OR graduate of a nutritionrelated degree
Membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM)
Minimum of five years' experience in a similar role in a large organization, preferred experience in a longterm care setting
Advanced ability in food service and diet office administration
Knowledge of clinical therapeutic diets and menu planning
Proficiency in computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office and MealSuiteSuite (Food and Nutrition Services software)
Knowledgeable about the latest trends in resident food services
Knowledge of food service operations in a cook chill retherm operation
Knowledge of incorporating cultural foods into diverse resident menu offerings
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop direct reports and frontline staff during times of change and shifting priorities
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills including project management skills
Demonstrated ability to think strategically / conceptually
Excellent critical thinking, decisionmaking, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills
Proven excellence in fiscal management of department budgets, contracts and project costs
Strong track record in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Job Summary:

The Nutritionist is responsible for providing nutritional support to patients and residents in the nursing home setting.

Essential Duties:

Provides nutritional support to patients and residents in the nursing home setting.
Provides nutritional assessments and develops plans of care for patients and residents.
Provides nutritional treatments, including oral medications, food and nutrition therapy.
Provides nutritional interventions, including nutritional screening, dietary assessment, meal preparation, and nutrition therapy.
Provides nutritional assessments, dietary assessments, and meal preparation.
Provides dietary intervention as needed.
Conducts physical examinations of patients and residents as needed.
Provides dietary services as needed.
Prepares meals for residents according to the dietitian's plan of care.
Maintains accurate patient records in accordance with state regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills:

Must possess a minimum of a Master's degree in Nutrition or Food Service Management or a Doctorate degree in Nutrition or Food Service Management.

Benefits: