Position Type: Full Time & Part Time | Community-Based | Adult PopulationThis position is for a future vacancy.About UsAt 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 SummaryAs a Dietitian, you'll play a vital role in supporting clients with a wide variety of special dietary needs, various heath conditions, mental health and/or addictions and/or mobility issues providing the highest quality of nutritional care to optimize the nutritional status of program clients in accordance with individual care plans, SJHC standards, the College of Dietitians of Canada and 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 DoResponsibilities:Perform a nutritional assessmentAssess, monitor and help maintain the nutritional status and requirements of clients, especially those at high nutritional risk.Evaluate the nutritional status and needs of clients as care plan requiresEducate clients and staff on therapeutic and general nutrition, as required.Participate in client reviews, palliative care, case conferences as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team.Document client issues and information as prescribedParticipate in family care conferences as requested.Ensure accuracy of diet orders being executed.Evaluate and update system of providing nutritional care.Maintain knowledge of current research in nutritional standard, particularly geriatric standards.Participate in practice-based research to further knowledge in geriatric nutrition.Perform preliminary swallowing assessments,



liaise with community swallowing assessment team as required.Maintain current working knowledge of relevant legislationDevelop and implement individualized service plans in collaboration with othersSupports clients in navigating dietary needs, questions, concerns, etcAdvocates for clients as appropriate, supports clients in connecting with community-based services as related to food security needsBuilds relationships with community agencies, cultural organizations, other supports, participates in community initiativesIdentifies high risk dietary situation and utilizes best practices and guidelinesPerforms general administrative duties related to the roleOther duties as requiredEducation & 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 roleExperience with geriatric populationsExperience with mental health / addictions populationsExperience working with vulnerable clients in community care settingsFamiliarity with mobile work tools and EMR systemsSkills & Attributes:Strong communication and interpersonal skillsCreative problem-solving and critical thinking abilitiesTeam-oriented with a client-centered approachCommitted to equity, inclusion, and continuous learningWhy Join Us?Supportive, inclusive, and mission-driven work cultureOpportunities for mentorship and qualified growthMeaningful work that makes a real difference in people's livesFlexible, community-based work environmentBenefitsPaid Mileage and Travel Time% in lieu of benefits and vacationPaid per hour at a negotiated rateEmployee Discount Program (Perkopolis)We're Committed to EquitySt. 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.

📌 Dietitian - Community Care (Brantford)
🏢 St. Joseph's Home Care
📍 Brantford