Position Type: Full Time & Part Time | Community-Based | Adult Population
This position is for a future vacancy
About Us At St. Joseph's Home Care we’re dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to clients transitioning from hospital to home. Our interdisciplinary team supports individuals with complex medical needs, helping them regain independence and thrive in their own environments.
Position Summary As a Dietitian,you’ll play a vital role in supporting clients witha wide variety ofspecial dietary needs, variousheath conditions, mental health and/oraddictions and/ormobilityissuesproviding the highest quality of nutritional care to optimize the nutritional status of program clientsin accordance withindividual care plans, SJHC standards, the College of Dietitians ofCanadaand the Ministry of Health guidelines.
This role is ideal for a compassionate, innovative, and collaborative professional who thrives in a dynamic home and community care setting.
What You’ll Do Responsibilities:
Perform anutritional assessment
Assess,monitorand helpmaintainthe nutritional status and requirements of clients, especially those at high nutritional risk.
Evaluate the nutritional status and needs of clients as care plan requires
Educate clients and staff on therapeutic and general nutrition, asrequired.
Participate in client reviews,palliative care,caseconferencesas a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team.
Document client issues and information as prescribed
Participate in family care conferences as requested.
Ensure accuracy of diet ordersbeing executed.
Evaluate and update system of providing nutritional care.
Maintain knowledge of current research in nutritional standard,particularlygeriatric standards.
Participate in practice-based research to further knowledge in geriatric nutrition.
Perform preliminary swallowing assessments,liaisewith community swallowing assessment team asrequired.
Maintain current working knowledge of relevant legislation




Develop and implement individualized service plans in collaboration with others
Supports clients in navigating dietary needs, questions, concerns, etc
Advocates for clients asappropriate, supports clients in connecting withcommunity-basedservices as related to food security needs
Builds relationships with community agencies, cultural organizations, other supports,participatesin community initiatives
Identifieshigh riskdietary situation andutilizesbest practices and guidelines
Performsgeneral administrative duties related to the role
Other duties asrequired
What You Bring Education & Credentials:
University level degree in a related field (B.Sc, Home Economics, Food and Nutrition etc(required)
Completion of a dietitian internship (required)
Updated and unrestricted registration with a professional college (College of Dietitians) (required)
Experience:
3 years experience in a similar role
Experience with geriatric populations
Experience with mental health / addictions populations
Experience working with vulnerable clients in community care settings
Familiarity with mobile work tools and EMR systems
Skills & Attributes:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Creative problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
Team-oriented with a client-centered approach
Committed to equity, inclusion, and continuous learning
Why Join Us? Supportive, inclusive, and mission-driven work culture
Opportunities for mentorship and skilled growth
Meaningful work that makes a real difference in people’s lives
Flexible, community-based work environment
Benefits Paid Mileage and Travel Time
% in lieu of benefits and vacation
Paid per hour at a negotiated rate
Employee Discount Program (Perkopolis)
We’re Committed to Equity St. Joseph's Home Care is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request. Interviews can be conducted in French if preferred. AI is not used in our recruitment processes for the selection of candidates.

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📌 Dietitian - Community Care (Ontario)
🏢 St. Joseph’s Home Care
📍 Ontario