Dietitian - Adult

Veterans Health Administration•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$80,000 - CA$130,000•Remote

About The Position

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is seeking a Dietitian to join their team. This role involves assessing and providing consultation and recommendations for dietetic interventions to adults, geriatric, and/or pediatric clients in their homes. The Dietitian will ensure coordinated care through communication with the client care team, problem-solve with clients and the team to promote independence, and uphold VHA’s core beliefs and values. The position offers the flexibility to manage one's own schedule in the community and build meaningful bonds with clients and families.

Requirements

Member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
Minimum 2 years clinical experience (optimal)
Valid Driver’s License with access to a vehicle
Compassionate and empathetic
Self-driven with ability to work independently
Skilled in caseload management
Skilled at electronic documentation
Able to provide virtual care

Responsibilities

Prepares client reports for health professionals to analyze for treatment.
Prepares plans and presentations for clients and their caregivers to provide thorough information on their diet as well as their goals.
Educates internal and external staff members about healthy eating and proper nutrition.
Supports areas of intervention including failure to thrive, dysphasia, feeding problems, enteral feeding, diabetes, cancer, GI disorders, weight management, and palliative care.
Helps patients coming to terms with their illness and advises about special and time-specific diets.
Supports safe client care through the development of knowledge and skills in accordance with our principles of continuous quality improvement.