This position is covered under the HEABC wage levelling. Please note the wage is currently being adjusted and topped up by the government and the displayed wage is therefore reflective of such initiative.

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.

Summary Of Position
Reporting to the Director of Care and/or designate the Dietitian will be responsible for the nutritional management of the residents within the facility through the provision of a quality meal service and assurance that clinical standards as outlined in the Community Care Licensing requirements are met.

Responsibilities
Include but not limited to;

Be an engaged collaborative team player, developing and maintaining qualified relationships that support and strengthen the organizational culture and purpose.

Adhere to the Ministry of Health's Adult Care Regulations and legislation.

Develop a nutrition care plan for each resident as part of the resident's overall care plan within two weeks of the resident's admission.

Review nutrition care plans at least once within 12 weeks of admission or more often as needed

Monitor the nutrition care plan to ensure implementation

Revise the nutrition care plan in response to changes in a resident's 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.

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

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 with other members of the interdisciplinary team and community services

Collaborate with the food services coordinator as required

Conduct nutrient analysis of menu items as needed

Qualifications

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

All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincial guidelines.

Skills And Abilities

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.

West Coast Seniors Housing Management

is an equal opportunity employer.

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📌 Dietitian (British Columbia)
🏢 Retirement Concepts
📍 British Columbia