Registered Dietician

at  Paramed

JOB DESCRIPTION

Paramed is excited to recruit for the following position(s) to make a meaningful impact to a new innovative service delivery for Palliative Patients in partnership with Chatham Kent OHT.
As a Registered Dietician, you are uniquely trained to translate scientific, medical and nutrition information into practical healthy meal plans for patients and their families. Groups receiving your treatment will include clients that are diagnosed with life-limiting illnesses and will undergo thorough assessments to determine their palliative care requirements. Care will take place within a residential or institutional setting with referrals generated by a variety of sources including government agencies, employers, insurance companies or private payees.

• Determine nutritional needs of patients and plan, implement, and evaluate normal and therapeutic menus to maintain and enhance general health
• Aid in the prevention and/or treatment of inadequate nutrition
• Maintain professional client records related to client encounters and plans in compliance with ParaMed’s policies and the standards applied by the regulatory body or College of Dieticians.