Registered Dietitian (RD)

Become a member of the GEM family! We offer an inclusive and welcoming work environment with competitive benefits, a generous vacation plan and plenty of learning opportunities. At GEM we strive to provide the best care, service, and quality of life for our residents in a safe, dignified, home-like environment. From housekeeping to administering medication, our staff is both the foundation and the face of our business.Groves Park Lodge is a Long term Care Home that is committed to providing an optimum quality of life for our clients and their families. In partnership with our community, we provide individuals a full scope of programs and services through a safe, nurturing, and caring environment.Position title : Registered Dietitian

Responsibilities

Complete admission resident nutritional assessment and determine level of nutrition risk as per Home nutrition profile / assessment and nutrition risk screening policy. Provide further nutritional assessment, documentation and development of nutritional care plans and follow-up for identified residents at high nutritional risk and some at moderate risk.· Participate in resident care planning regarding nutrition issues for new admission residents and those at high nutrition risk.· Calculate food intake records for identified residents eating poorly and make recommendations accordingly.· Review and approve changes made by the food service supervisor to the generic regular menu, therapeutic menu and nourishment menu for spring / summer and fall / winter cycle menus.· Customize individual menu plans for residents on specialized therapeutic diets, e.g. : renal diets.· Participate as a member of the swallowing assessment team, for identified residents with dysphagia and make recommendations accordingly.· Assist the Food Service Supervisor in interpreting and individualizing residents' modified and therapeutic diet orders.· Attend multi-disciplinary team conferences, for identified residents at high nutritional risk.· Maintain a dietitian's visitation list outlining the work completed (charts reviewed, etc.) and communicate diet / snack changes with the FSS.Must have current good standing with the College of Dietitians, as well as the Dietitians of CanadaMust have a current vulnerable sector police clearance

Qualifications

Must have current good standing with the College of Dietitians, as well as the Dietitians of CanadaMust have a current vulnerable sector police clearance

About GEM Health Care Group

GEM Health Care Group is a Nova Scotian, family run business which has been enhancing the lives of seniors in the communities where they operate since 1979.We continue to remain a leader in transforming how health care is delivered to seniors in Nova Scotia and we strive to provide the best care, service, and quality of life for our residents in a safe, dignified, home-like environment.GEM currently operates various levels of seniors' care facilities throughout Nova Scotia, Ontario, and in Hollywood, Florida.