Job Description
Dietician
- 32 hours weeklyMission:The Registered Dietitian (RD) is responsible for providing resident nutrition/hydration care and documenting nutrition/hydration care in compliance with regulatory standards and Extendicare's policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities
To assess nutrition status for all residents on admission, annually and whenever there is a significant change in status;To determine each resident's level of nutrition and hydration risk in order to prescribe/recommend needed interventions and follow-up care;To develop a nutrition plan of care for each newly admitted resident;To evaluate and modify, as needed, the nutrition plan of care for residents being followed by the RD, on an ongoing basis;To document resident nutrition care for residents followed by the RD;To provide nutrition/dietary counseling/education for residents and/or their caregivers, family members or substitute decision makers for the purpose of supporting optimum resident nutrition care;To monitor residents at high nutrition risk and those at moderate nutrition risk who are considered by the RD to require ongoing RD monitoring” and to ensure that all other residents (those at low risk and those at moderate risk who are considered stable by the RD), and delegated to the Nutrition Manager are monitored;To participate as a member of the interdisciplinary resident care team at resident care conferences, as scheduling allows;To participate on other appropriate interdisciplinary committees such as the Pharmacy & Therapeutics, Resident Care/Professional Advisory and Ethics;To participate as a key member of the home's Care Teams, such as Skin/Wound Care,



Bowel Management and Dysphagia Management teams;To coordinate continuous quality improvement of the home's nutrition and hydration care and food services and dining in collaboration with the NM;To provide nutrition/dietary in-service education for Dietary and Nursing staff and other interdisciplinary team members as required;To review and approve the home's seasonal menus, including those for therapeutic and texture modified diets and snack menus;To approve the home's menus;To oversee the Restorative Feeding, Dining Program and the Enteral Nutrition Program;To collaborate with the Nutrition Manager and advise Administration on Resident nutrition care, considering resident's language, religious, culture and nutrient needs;To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct;To complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
University degree in area of Food and Nutrition from an approved university1-2 years of experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care an assetCurrent registration in the applicable province's regulatory College of DietitiansMembership in Dietitians of Canada and the Gerontology NetworkMust be knowledgeable of Provincial Food Premises Regulation, CCHSA AccreditationCanada, Provincial/Health Authority regulatory requirements, and Residents' Bill of RightsMust possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination,



time management and customer focus skillsMust have proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office applications and Synergy (Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access), Point Click Care/POC/eMARMust provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain oneWhat Extendicare has to offer:At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an workplace that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunitiesOpportunities for advancement and growth opportunities within the organizationA rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
Employee Family Assistance Program.
Robust benefits package.
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.
Time Type:Full timeAt Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driv

📌 Registered Dietician (Peterborough)
🏢 Extendicare
📍 Peterborough