Registered Dietician (Nutrition Coach)

Connect Communities•Nanaimo, BC

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team to make a difference to British Columbians after brain injury and stroke! We’re looking for an awesome person to join our team as Nutrition Coach - CONNECT Parksville, a brand-new location for CONNECT. As a guest on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish Nations, which is home to the Snaw-Naw-As First Nation and the Qualicum First Nation, you will have the important job of representing CONNECT and building strong community relationships as a good neighbor, partner and friend, so we walk this important journey together. GREAT PEOPLE, OUTSTANDING SERVICES: To help people redesign their lives after brain injury or stroke we need great people who share our values, breathe our culture, believe in our mission and vision, and feel a sense of purpose in their work as they contribute to making lives better. They value open, honest communication, are willing to support, encourage and challenge themselves and others to be better, and they have a desire to learn and grow to be the best they can be for the people we serve. JOB SUMMARY: As Nutrition Coach you will support the diet and nutrition needs of the people we support as they work towards their goals and plans for life redesign. Always coming from a place of ‘eating as a pleasurable experience’ you will meet with individuals soon after they move in and periodically throughout their stay with us to determine their diet and nutrition needs and goals, and to guide and inform service delivery. CONNECT homes are staffed by Life Redesign Coaches. On hand 24/7 they are people with diverse backgrounds whose collective strengths offer a rich resource to the people we support. You must be comfortable working with and through them, and willing to coach, mentor, or teach when a need arises.

Requirements

A Registered Dietitian in good standing with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia (for CONNECT BC locations) or the College of Dietitians of Ontario (for CONNECT Ontario locations)
Experience supporting individuals with acquired brain injury, stroke, neurological conditions, and other complex health needs
Skill in coaching and mentoring others—translating nutrition knowledge into everyday, accessible strategies for non-clinical team members and families
Commitment to person-centred, strength-based, and relationship-focused practice
Flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to work outside traditional healthcare models
Comfortable working both with and through others, supporting and guiding them in their role, and being available as part of a collaborative support network when needed.

Responsibilities

Understand each person’s story, values, and goals, and how food and nutrition support their life redesign
Assess nutrition needs, eating habits, and preferences in real-life settings
Develop and contribute ideas and strategies that are meaningful, practical, and aligned with individual goals
Ensure all strategies are developed collaboratively and respectfully with the individual and their support network
Support medically indicated diets in ways that maintain dignity, autonomy, and enjoyment of food
Create and support positive, inclusive, and engaging mealtime experiences
Show others how to integrate nutrition strategies into daily routines
Make use of real-life opportunities for learning and growth
Collaborate with team members to ensure one integrated Life Redesign Plan
Maintain appropriate documentation of involvement
Manage time and responsibilities effectively to meet role expectations
Provide updates and recommendations for quality improvement to the Leader