Registered Dietitian

Extendicare • London, ON

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Registered Dietitian working in the community, you will provide in home and virtual care for an adult population that may suffer from chronic health conditions and be medically fragile. You will utilize your expertise in supporting clients with nutrition counselling, meal planning, diet assessments including medication interaction, assist with management of chronic diseases, develop treatment plans, ensure safe swallowing and alternative feeding methods, connect them with appropriate community resources and provide general education. This position provides flexible working hours and self scheduling, competitive pay and allows you to make an impact in your community supporting clients by helping them maintain their independence and quality of life.

Requirements

• Registration/licensing with provincial regulatory college in good standing (College of Dietitians in Ontario)
• Current certification (within the past 12 month) of First Aid, CPR, completed within Canada
• Able to provide a current, clear Vulnerable Position Screening (VPS)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with pediatric clients considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of applicable legislation including Regulated Health Professionals Act, Dietetics Act, Healthcare Consent Act and others

Responsibilities

• Determine nutritional needs of patients and plan, implement, and evaluate normal and therapeutic menus to maintain and enhance general health
• Aid in the prevention and/or treatment of inadequate nutrition
• Maintain professional client records related to client encounters and plans in compliance with ParaMed’s policies and the standards applied by the regulatory body or College of Dietitians.

Benefits

• Best in class training and development programs
• Celebration and Recognition programs
• Part time and Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling options with both in person and virtual visits
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
• Company paid mobile device
• Mileage compensation
• Opportunities for education allowance for employees and family
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee perks and exclusive offers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed