Registered Dietician

Bayshore • Hamilton, ON

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian (RD) plays a vital role in promoting optimal nutritional health and wellness for patients within a healthcare environment. This position involves assessing nutritional needs, developing individualized care plans, and providing evidence-based dietary counseling to support medical treatment and recovery. The RD collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Applied Human Nutrition or Bachelor of Science and successful completion of dietetic internship
• Be registered as a member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• CPR/ First Aid certification from the last year from a WSIB certified organization
• Recent TB testing and Vulnerable Sector Check required upon hire
• Thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Be dedicated to providing the highest quality of client care
• Have strong skills in critical thinking, decision-making and analysis
• Have excellent time management and organizational skills and be able to work Independently
• Be comfortable working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Be empathetic with an effective ability to build rapport with patients
• Hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle.
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team, and to facilitate our clients’ needs by exceeding their goals.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and/or experience with Enteral Feeding (an asset)
• Community experience (an asset)

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition service to clients that incorporates all components of the therapy process model
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent client outcomes
• Provide assessment and treatment virtually or in-person as required to a wide variety of older adult clients with varying needs including malnutrition, chronic disease management, enteral nutrition, texture modified diets etc.
• Provision of health teaching, hand-outs, and consultation to patient and caregivers, including potential residential home staff
• Work closely with the team and other resources to develop new programs to meet identified client needs
• Perform regular, timely charting, reporting and communication
• Record workload measurement data
• Attend staff meetings and case conference meetings, as required
• Comply with continuous quality improvement initiatives of Bayshore Home Health
• Developing a flexible, responsive system to meet changing and competing demands

Benefits

• Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any based upon Human Rights Code criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing.
• Bayshore Healthcare Ltd., and its subsidiaries, are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and operate in full compliance with all Provincial and Territorial legislation pertaining to Human Rights Codes and Accessibility requirements. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level