Dietitian - Integrated Comprehensive Care Program
About The Position
The Dietitian (D-CP) provides 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. The D-CP is responsible for supporting clients with a wide variety of special dietary needs, various heath conditions, mental health and/or addictions and/or mobility issues. The D-CP is expected to approach their work in a manner which is guided by principles of Client Bill of Rights, nutritional best practices, culturally sensitive approaches, and safety. This role provides direct support to clients enrolled in steams within the ICCP and St Mary’s health programs. The D-CP provides direct support to managers in the overall initiatives or our organization, through their day to day activities. In addition, the D-CP provides support and guidance for font line staff in these programs as related to dietary needs and services. This role involves working collaboratively with clients, families, caregivers, care teams and other interdisciplinary functions to promote the health and well being of the populations we support. Clinical Program clients have typically been discharged from hospital and still require some level of health care for a short period of time. These clients are generally stable, can be of any adult age, and may have diagnosed (or undiagnosed) mental heath care needs.
Requirements
- 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
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role - preferred
- Previous experience working with vulnerable clients in community care settings - preferred
- Gentle Persuasive Approach (or equivalent) training – an asset
- Proficient computer skills, including excel, Office 365, Alayacare etc. - preferred
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with a geriatric population - preferred
- Previous experience with a mental health / addiction’s population – an asset
Responsibilities
- Perform a nutritional assessment
- Assess, 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 requires
- Educate 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 prescribed
- Participate 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 legislation
- Develop and implement individualized service plans in collaboration with others
- Supports clients in navigating dietary needs, questions, concerns, etc
- Advocates for clients as appropriate, supports clients in connecting with community-based services as related to food security needs
- Builds relationships with community agencies, cultural organizations, other supports, participates in community initiatives
- Identifies high risk dietary situation and utilizes best practices and guidelines
- Performs general administrative duties related to the role
- Other duties as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
