Job Description

The Dietitian will provide clinical services, ensuring a minimum of 30 minutes of care per resident per month. This position requires a commitment of three days per week and will be primarily in person, with the flexibility to work remotely when needed.

Responsibilities:

- Identify and monitor level of nutrition and hydration for all residents.
- Complete scheduled RAIMDS assessments; assess nutritional status for all residents upon admission, annually and when significant changes in status occur.
- Prioritize and respond to nutrition 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.
- 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.
- Participate in Care Conferences and committee meetings as needed
- Routine communication with administration, physicians, the allied health team, food services and Nutrition Manager.
- Review and approve seasonal menus; develop individualized menus for residents, as needed.
- Provide education and training to dietary and nursing staff, as needed.
- Participate in home-specific continuous quality improvement initiatives, as needed.
- Knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 & Regulations and the Resident’s Bill of Rights.
- Complete other duties, as needed.

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📌 Registered Dietitian (Kitchener)
🏢 S&R Nursing Homes
📍 Kitchener