Dietician

Extendicare New Orchard Lodge Inc

Starwood, Canada
Compensation will be discussed during the recruiti...
Resident nutrition/hydration care
Nutrition/hydration care documentation
Nutrition status assessment
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.

Salary

Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process; Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package; We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • resident nutrition/hydration care
  • nutrition/hydration care documentation
  • nutrition status assessment
  • nutrition plan of care development
  • nutrition/dietary counseling/education
  • interdisciplinary resident care team participation

Nice-to-have

  • uphold and promote organization's values
  • work in a position of trust
  • collaborate with Nutrition Manager
  • knowledgeable of Provincial Food Premises Regulation

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 the Gerontology Network
  • Knowledgeable of Provincial Food Premises Regulation, CCHSA Accreditation Canada, Provincial/Health Authority regulatory requirements, and Residents' Bill of Rights
  • Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office applications and Synergy/Point Click Care/POC/eMAR
  • Must provide a complete and current Vulnerable Sector Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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