Dietician

The Dietitian functions as a member of the resident care and dietary team and assumes responsibility for the resident's nutritional status and nutritional education for residents and staff.

ResponsibilitiesRESPONSIBILITIES : Administrative : 1. Ensures the delivery of optimum and appropriate nutritional standards of care to the residents by the dietary and nursing departments.

2. Demonstrates knowledge of and conducts work in accordance with the Long Term Care philosophy, mission, policies and procedures.

3. Responsible for the nutritional assessment of new residents within one month of admission, residents at risk and reviews as needs change.

4. Responsible for monitoring weight changes.5. Responsible for care plan assessments and reviews, charting and reports on consult request.

6. Responsible for making recommendations regarding food production, service and menu planning following Canada Food Guide, nutritional care of residents, new kitchen equipment, investigating improvements through appraisal and research.

7. Responsible for reviewing menus for special diets and assisting Director of Support Services with emergency contingencies.

8. Responsible for monitoring daily food intake of residents.9. Responsible for conducting preliminary swallowing assessments as required and processing a referral to the Speech Language Pathologist.

10. Responsible for evaluating the need for adaptive feeding aids and processing a referral to the Occupational Therapist.

11. Responsible for maintaining confidentiality concerning residents, employee and organizational data and facility information.

Communication : 1. Attends Resident Care Conferences as requested.2. Responsible for facilitating personal and professional growth through utilization of current literature, seminars, workshops and conferences.

3. Responsible for meeting regularly with the Director of Support Services, Nursing Services Manager and R.N.s / L.P.N.s to discuss changes in needs of residents and their nutritional care.

4. Responsible for meeting regularly with the Director of Support Services to discuss menus and any resident / staff dietary concerns5.

Responsible for consulting with the physicians regarding the status of residents.6. Reports concerns to the Administrator or designate.

Education : 1. Responsible for diet counseling of individual residents.2. Responsible for organizing in-services on nutrition for staff, promoting continuing education and presenting in services.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES : 1. Maintenance of confidentiality concerning resident, employee and organizationaldata and facility information.

2. Advises the facility when changes in work schedule shall occur3. Participates in relevant continuing education and applies principles that have been learned.

4. Attends meetings as required.5. Participates on the Interdisciplinary Health Care Team.6. Reports any safety issues to appropriate Manager / Supervisor.

QualificationsExperience : Registered Dietitian : 3 years (preferred)Licence / Certification : Licensed Dietician (required)SkillsACE, Pensions, Reports, Responsible, SupportArrayAbout GEM Health Care GroupGEM 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.

Other InformationJob Type : Fixed term contractPay : $43.00 per hourBenefits : On-site parking