Dietitian
- Williams Lake, BC, Canada
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- 14 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
This is a contract position for 14 hours per week.
About Us
At West Coast Seniors Housing Management, we see our communities as a family and we are equally committed to our residents and our staff. We provide an engaging work environment and treat each other with respect and dignity. We invest in the growth and development of our teams to actively participate in the creation of memories and moments that matter to our residents.
About The Role
The Dietitian reports to the General Manager or designate and is responsible for the nutritional management of persons served within the community. This role ensures the highest clinical standard through quality meal service as outlined in the Adult Care Regulations and legislation requirements.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Include but not limited to:
is an equal opportunity employer.
About Us
At West Coast Seniors Housing Management, we see our communities as a family and we are equally committed to our residents and our staff. We provide an engaging work environment and treat each other with respect and dignity. We invest in the growth and development of our teams to actively participate in the creation of memories and moments that matter to our residents.
About The Role
The Dietitian reports to the General Manager or designate and is responsible for the nutritional management of persons served within the community. This role ensures the highest clinical standard through quality meal service as outlined in the Adult Care Regulations and legislation requirements.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Include but not limited to:
- Be an engaged collaborative team player, developing and maintaining professional relationships that support and strengthen the organizational culture and purpose.
- Develop a nutrition care plan for each resident as part of the resident’s overall care plan within 30 days of the resident’s admission;
- Monitor the nutrition care plan to ensure implementation; revise in response to changes in residents needs.
- Attend care conferences, food user committee meetings and other meetings as required.
- Ensure that meals and snacks meet the requirements of the most recent edition of Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating; and as much as possible take into consideration the resident’s dining and food preferences, religious and cultural customs.
- In collaboration with the clinical department, establish policies and procedures with respect to resident meal service and nutritional care.
- Conduct nutrition and food service audits in accordance with the schedule provided by the appropriate legislation.
- Lead and support assessment of residents with dysphagia and recommendation of textured diet and evaluation of resident response to diet texture recommendation.
- Develop documentation and reporting systems to maintain accurate records for menus, audits and education.
- Participate in staff education regarding nutrition, mealtime management issues and food safety.
- Liaise and collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team and community services.
- Conduct nutrient analysis of menu items as needed.
- Actively participates in orientation of new staff, community programs, meetings, committees and educational in-services.
- Maintains a safe environment for residents, family and staff, through:
- accident prevention,
- knowledge of emergency procedures and regulations,
- the safe use of supplies and equipment and reporting when repairs are necessary, and
- Utilizing infection control procedures
- Overseeing onsite food production in collaboration with both Support Services Manager & Head Chef as required.
- Performs other duties as required.
- Member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Food and Nutrition and the completion of an accredited internship program.
- Recent clinical experience in geriatric nutrition is an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability for effective communication with members of the interdisciplinary team, residents and families.
- Demonstrated written and verbal clinical skills
- Knowledge of clinical nutrition principles as related to the geriatric population
- Excellent problem solving skills with global perspective when developing nutrition care plans
- Travel may be a requirement of this position.
- Computer skills including the ability to navigate basic computer programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook.
- All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincial guidelines.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently and understand verbal and written instructions.
is an equal opportunity employer.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Develop, monitor, and update residents’ nutrition care plans, including assessing dysphagia and recommending appropriate diet textures. Support safe, high-quality meal services through audits, menu analysis, staff education, policy development, and collaboration with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
Requires good-standing membership with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia, a bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition, and completion of an accredited internship. Recent geriatric clinical experience is an asset; strong communication, clinical documentation, problem-solving, and basic computer skills are also required.
Skills
- Nutrition Care Planning
- Geriatric Nutrition
- Clinical Nutrition
- Dysphagia Assessment
- Texture-Modified Diets
- Nutrition Audits
- Menu Nutrient Analysis
- Food Safety
- Infection Control
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Resident and Family Communication
- Staff Education
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Food & Beverage
Keywords
- Dietitian
- Nutrition Care Plan
- Geriatric Nutrition
- Clinical Nutrition
- Dysphagia
- Texture-Modified Diet
- Canada's Food Guide
- Nutrition Audit
- Food Service
- Nutrient Analysis
- Menu Planning
- Food Safety
- Infection Control
- Adult Care Regulations
- Resident Care
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Staff Education
- College of Dietitians of British Columbia
- Accredited Internship
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check