The Region of Durham is currently seeking a full-time Therapeutic Dietitian to manage the nutritional care needs of residents at Hillsdale Terraces, our 200 bed long term care home in Oshawa.
The incumbent will:
Manage the nutritional needs of residents through nutritional risk screening, assessments (admission and routine), referrals, nutrition care planning, monitoring established interventions and evaluation of outcomes
Oversee the nutrition/hydration component of the facility's enteral feeding program
Participate in care conferences with residents and their healthcare advocates
Address and follow up on any referrals and/or reported nutritional care concerns in a timely manner
Develop, implement and maintain policy and procedures specific to the nutrition/hydration program
Maintain accurate, organized and secure clinical records for all residents within the home
Develop and approve regular, textured and therapeutic menus to ensure nutritional adequacy, food safety and palatability and compliance with established menu planning standards
Plan and conduct health teaching to residents and families, and educate staff and volunteers on nutrition related topics
Assist the Food Services Manager in the quality assurance and management of the department and participate in quality improvement initiatives within the Division/home
Mentor students during clinical/food services placements as deemed necessary
Actively participate on various committees (i.e.: Food Service, Skin/Wound Care, Pain and Palliative Care and Professional Advisory Committee, Interprofessional Quality and Resident Safety Committee and Peer Group meetings for the Division)
Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable health and safety legislation and all corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to occupational health
The successful applicant will possess:
A Bachelor of Science or Applied Science with a Major in Food and Human Nutrition
Current registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
Several years experience in a long-term care setting with sound knowledge of geriatric nutrition and dysphagia management
Demonstrate a willingness to adapt programs/services to meet the diverse needs of the resident population
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively resolve conflicts
Demonstrated organization, project management and time management skills
Exceptional clinical assessment skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently within an interdisciplinary healthcare environment
Knowledge of Fixing Long Term Care Act and Regulations, Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), Health Care Consent Act and Accreditation Canada Standards
Proficiency with various software, including MS Office applications
Knowledge of Point Click Care, Synergy MealSuite applications and Long Term Care Facilities (LTC-F) InterRAI is preferred
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