REGISTERED DIETITIAN
Valley Manor Long Term Care is recruiting for a part-time Registered Dietitian to work onsite.
This position requires 45 hours per month of dietitian support based on the Fixing Long Term Care Act and Regulations.
Education & Experience
- Member in good standing of the College of Dietitians of Ontario
- Must have liability insurance, TB testing and vulnerable sector police check
- Membership in Dietitians of Canada – Gerontology Network an asset
- An active member of CSNM is considered an asset
- Experience in Long Term Care is an asset
- Ability to work in a team and independently
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrates an ability to problem solve
- Computer Literacy - knowledge of computerized electronic medical records (EMR), Point Click Care programs an asset
Responsibilities
- Identify and monitor level of nutrition and hydration risk for all Residents.
- Complete scheduled RAI-MDS assessments; assess nutritional status for all Residents upon admission, annually and when significant changes in status occur.
- Prioritize and respond to dietary referrals in a timely manner.
- Develop, evaluate and modify nutritional care plans for all Residents; liaise with Residents, family members and/or substitute decision makers and the interdisciplinary team when implementing dietary interventions.
- Conduct swallowing assessments, as needed.
- Provide nutrition counselling and education to Residents and family members and/or substitute decision makers, as needed, in line with supporting Residents’ nutrition care.
- Collaborate with the Food and Nutrition Manager to implement a pleasurable dining experience for Residents.
- Participate in Care Conferences and committee meetings as needed.
- Review and approve seasonal menus; develop individualized menus for Residents, as needed.
- Provide education and training to dietary and nursing staff to support home-specific policies and procedures, as needed.
- Participate in home-specific continuous quality improvement initiatives, as needed.
Valley Manor is offering a generous sign on bonus for this position. Travel costs such as mileage and accommodation will be covered if required.
Please apply in writing to:
Kathy Innocente
Valley Manor
Box 880, 88 Mintha Street,
Barry's Bay, Ontario
Email: kathyinnocente@valleymanor.org
Website: www.valleymanor.org
