Registered Dietitian (Part Time Independent Contractor) - Extendicare Lakeside
at Extendicare
Markham, ON, Canada -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 17 Dec, 2024 | Not Specified | 23 Sep, 2024 | 3 year(s) or above | Internet,Microsoft Office,Legislation,Communication Skills,Software,Membership,Safety Practices | No | No |
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Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
REGISTERED DIETITIAN Part Time Independent Contractor Lakeside
Candidates are invited to apply for the above position of Registered Dietitian for Extendicare Lakeside, 128 bed Long Term Care Home, in Toronto Ontario. The Dietitian provides nutritional care services for residents within legislative and budgetary parameters.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Registered Dietitian, eligible for membership with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
- Extensive knowledge of geriatric nutrition
- 3-5 years experience in long-term care setting preferred
- Proficiency with computer applications Microsoft Office and internet. Experience with RAI MDS 2.0 desirable, familiarity with software PointClickCare an asset
- Excellent organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
- Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety practices, principles and legislation.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential
- Customer-focused attitude, with demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective team relationships with staff and residents
Responsibilities:
As a member of the Clinical Team, the Dietitian consults with and advises the Dietary Manager and Director of Care concerning nutrition and hydration program needs. The Dietitian is responsible for nutritional assessment, nutritional care planning, implementation and follow-up for residents.
- Completes nutritional assessments for each resident using RAI MDS 2.0 as required,
- Determines an individualized resident’s diet and other nutritional interventions to meet his or her needs by involving the resident, family members and care team
- Develops, implements and evaluates nutritional care plans that includes identification of nutritional concerns, goals and interventions for all residents
- Maintains excellent communication with the Dietary Manager regarding the changing needs of the residents
- Reviews the two seasonal menus for nutritional adequacy and provides approval in writing
- Educates residents, family members, and team members regarding nutrition and hydration recommendations
- Acts as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team, acts as a representative for Extendicare, through participation in regional and professional activities as appropriate
- Participates on interdisciplinary committees related to resident care, facility operation and Quality indicators as required
- Adheres to responsibilities and requirements for reporting adverse resident occurrences subject to regulatory and legislative direction.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:3.0Max:5.0 year(s)
Hospital/Health Care
Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D
Health Care
MDS
Proficient
1
Markham, ON, Canada