Registered Dietitian - Long Term Care (East Riverside), Windsor

Position Summary

The Dietitian role has a clinical role maintaining a minimum of 30 minutes per resident per month at our long‑term care home in Windsor for a total of 70 hours a month. 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. Qualifications

Current registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario required. Minimum 2 years relevant experience in a long‑term care home is an asset. Member of the Dietitian Gerontology Network of Canada is an asset. Carry Own Professional Liability Insurance. A clear Vulnerable Sector Screen is required.Computer Literacy– knowledge of computerized electronic medical records (EMR) programs is an asset. Swallowing assessment experience would be an asset. Ability to work in a team and independently. Positive verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills.Demonstrates ability to problem‑solve. Strong leadership skills. Ability to maintain high professional and ethical standards. Additional Information

While our Applicant Tracking System uses some AI‐enhanced tools, every decision throughout screening, assessing, and selecting candidates is made by real people on our team. This posting is for a vacant position. This posting is for a temporary position.

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