The Registered Dietitian (RD) is responsible for providing resident nutrition/hydration care and documenting nutrition/hydration care in compliance with regulatory standards and Extendicare's policies and procedures
Job Summary
The Registered Dietitian (RD) is responsible for providing resident nutrition/hydration care and documenting nutrition/hydration care in compliance with regulatory standards and Extendicare's policies and procedures.
Extendicare has spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada.
We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings.
Matching Summary
The Registered Dietitian (RD) is responsible for providing resident nutrition/hydration care and documenting nutrition/hydration care in compliance with regulatory standards and Extendicare's policies and procedures.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Resident nutrition/hydration care
Nutrition status assessment
Nutrition plan of care development
Nutrition/dietary counseling
Interdisciplinary resident care team
Quality improvement of nutrition care
Nice-to-have
Knowledge of Provincial Food Premises Regulation
Knowledge of CCHSA Accreditation Canada
Knowledge of Residents' Bill of Rights
Uphold organizational values and philosophy
Work with vulnerable adults
Key Requirements
University degree in Food and Nutrition
1-2 years of experience in gerontology/long term care
Current registration in applicable province's regulatory College of Dietitians
Membership in Dietitians of Canada and Gerontology Network
Knowledge of Provincial Food Premises Regulation
Knowledge of CCHSA Accreditation Canada
Knowledge of Provincial/Health Authority regulatory requirements
Knowledge of Residents' Bill of Rights
Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office and Synergy/Point Click Care/POC/eMAR