Registered Dietitian

Spectrum Health Care•Mississauga, ON

22d•CA$55 - CA$70•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently hiring Registered Dietitians to be part of a dedicated and specialized team that will deliver a integrated, one team, community care model for the Mississauga community. With over 40 years of experience, Spectrum Health Care is a leading provider of innovative home health care including specialized and compassionate integrated care models. Working in lockstep with health system partners, our skilled team supports people and their families throughout their care journey. We offer the most competitive wages, paid sick days, pension, weekend premiums and the opportunity to make a real impact. If you are a Registered Dietitian who wants to be part of bringing integrated care to Mississauga and are passionate about caring for patients in their care journey, we want you on our team!

Requirements

Completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in an accredited Food & Nutrition program
Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario required
Minimum 3-5 years' experience working as a Registered Dietitian
Experience working in a community setting
Ability to work autonomously and as part of an integrated health care team, with an emphasis on collaborative care planning
Valid Ontario driver's license and a reliable vehicle

Nice To Haves

Member in good standing with the Dietitians of Canada preferred

Responsibilities

Assesses the dietary unique to each person and family, considering the social determinants of health, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, language, religion, age, ability and their preferences
Assesses the person’s and caregivers’ skills and need for dietary education and supports
Creates a holistic, person-centred plan, acknowledging the psychosocial impact of changing nutritional requirements and dietary intake
Provides education, advice and practical strategies to the person and caregivers regarding the management of dietary related symptoms, including anorexia, cachexia, dysphagia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea and taste changes, management of enteral and parenteral nutrition support
Engages in dysphagia assessment and management
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including but not limited to physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, personal support workers, social workers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists.
Contributes to interdisciplinary team meetings and participates in care planning conferences