Registered Dietician, Career opportunity in Peterborough, Ontario

Responsibilities

• Complete nutritional assessments for all new admissions.
• On-going monitoring and assessment of residents who are identified as High Nutritional Priority
• Complete Quarterly and/or Annual Nutritional Assessments according to the RAI-MDS schedule
• Evaluate nutritional adequacy of dietary intake by calculating and analysing Food Intake Studies, as necessary
• Inform and educate residents, family members, and team members on nutritional care, as required
• Individualize resident’s diet to meet his or her needs by involving the resident’s family members, advocates, care givers, physician and other team members in care plan development
• Liaise with dietary manager, food service supervisor, registered nursing staff, families and government officials
• Review and approve the facilities bi-annual menu
• Document prescribed nutrition interventions and compliance, as per the nutrition care plan Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of prescribed nutrition interventions and resident’s tolerance
• Participate in quality services audit, clinical nutrition section
• Participate in Palliative Care Committee and Skin & Wound Committee

Qualifications:

• Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Extensive knowledge of clinical and geriatric nutrition
• Knowledge of Point Click Care preferred
• Knowledge of RAI /MDS, RAPS, Care Planning and all MOH requirements
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in long-term care setting preferred
• Superb 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 high emphasis on building and maintaining relationships with clients