Registered Dietitian

Overview

We are currently looking for someone to join our dynamic Rehabilitation Team in the role of Registered Dietitian. We are actively expanding our therapy / rehabilitation program and are looking for professionals who want to be a part of this exciting growth.

Our Registered Dieticians serve a wide range of clients, from pediatric to older adult populations, and utilize their clinical skills and expertise to provide thorough assessments of each client's needs.

They create appropriate goals in conjunction with the Home and Community Care Support Services (HCCSS) to treat the client.

As a whole, our Dietitians provide exceptional care to clients in order to help clients reach their goals.

This position covers the Perth County areas and because it is community-based, there will be travel between and within these different locations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Employment perks such as Employee Assistance Program, Perkopolis, Rewards Points
• Flexible scheduling supporting employee work life balance
• Inspiring leadership and opportunities for professional growth
• Supportive & dedicated Safety Health & Wellness team & Pandemic Response team
• Interprofessional collaboration with our Professional Practice Research & Education Team

What The Role Involves

• Using your professional assessment skills to perform a holistic assessment of each patient and their unique needs
• Utilizing information from the client, caregiver(s), the home environment, the HCCSS referral and other sources
• Functioning as a subject matter expert in all things dietary, nutritional and hydration
• Acting as a member of a vibrant interdisciplinary therapy team who is accountable for the therapy care it provides
• Developing appropriate time-specific, measurable goals and outcomes in collaboration with the client and / or caregiver(s), and in keeping with the HCCSS goals for treatment
• Being committed to quality and accuracy of care in alignment with our mission, vision and values

What You Bring

• Degree (or equivalent) in sciences and human nutrition, administration and humanities; from a recognized University
• Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Proven computer skills, including email, word processing, work scheduling systems
• Strong assessment skills and the ability to participate in effective treatment programs
• Provide one-on-one therapeutic support with clients
• Promotes independence of the client in the home and in the community
• A reliable vehicle for some regular travel
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in providing service in a community care setting is preferred
• Must have a reliable vehicle and driver’s license
• Clear Background and Vulnerable Sector Check

CarePartners In Your Community

In addition to providing home-based health care, CarePartners also serves the community through clinics, transitional care units, and provides relief in retirement homes and shared care settings.

Through our Community Nursing Services outreach program, we’ve been organizing staff-led medical care and clinics in countries with poor access to health care since 2009.

Accessibility

CarePartners welcomes and encourages applicants from people with disabilities. Candidates can request accommodations at any time in the hiring process.