Volunteer dietitian Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Title :

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Employment terms :

Regular part-time, 0.6 FTE (21 hours / week, evening and weekend hours can be expected)

Salary range :

39,767.40 - $47,065.80 per year along with extended health benefits and HOOPP pension plan

Expected start date :

ASAP

Number of positions :

Reporting to :

Manager, Chronic Disease and Mental Health or Delegate

Locations :

Flemingdon Health Centre at 10 Gateway Blvd

Fairview Health Centre at 5 Fairview Mall Drive

Application deadline :

December 27, 2024 by 5 : 00 PM Eastern Time

Application Process :

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their application online via this link :

www.jobillico.com / en / job-offer / flemingdon-health-centre / registered-dietitian- / 14990204

Please include a cover letter and resume in a single file.

Background : Flemingdon Health Centre (FHC) is an engaged and involved member of some of Toronto’s most dynamic neighborhoods; Flemingdon Park, Fairview and Thorncliffe Park. FHC is a registered charity and an incorporated not-for-profit Community Health Centre (CHC), with a vision of Strong Healthy Communities. Across our three sites, we provide a range of health-related services based on the social determinants of health with extensive community engagement. We are primarily funded through the Ontario Health.

At FHC, we believe that health is much more than just the absence of disease. Our approach to community health encompasses the social determinants of health which includes : education, employment, isolation, food security and social supports, and utilizes a community development model to promote health, prevent disease, and strengthen community capacity. We value health equity, inclusion, community engagement, accountability & transparency, excellence and collaboration & partnerships.

Position Summary :

The dietitian role is part of an inter-professional team, providing individual assessment and counselling, group education sessions, program design and delivery as well as community outreach. Please note that the successful candidate will be providing services at FHC’s Flemingdon and Fairview sites.

Duties & Responsibilities :

Individual Nutrition Counselling

• Assess client's nutrition status by gaining an understanding of food habits or preferences, socio-economic and cultural background, psychological factors and medical profile
• Develop, implement and evaluate individual nutrition care plans according to the parameters of client's health, literacy level, stages of change, culture and socio-economic factors and provide nutrition counseling to clients
• Ensure quality of care by maintaining up-to-date records, monitor clients on a regular basis, and participate in case conferences, consultations, team meetings, educational sessions and quality improvement initiatives with other members of the primary health care team as required

Health Promotion and Educational Activities

Skills & Qualifications :

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements :

Note : This is a bargaining unit position with UFCW. Terms may be altered as a result of collective bargaining. For more details on benefits and entitlements, please refer to our collective agreement here : Collective Agreements Portal (gov.on.ca)

We encourage applications from individuals who can identify with the diverse communities we serve. We thank all applicants for their interest but regret that only those selected for an interview will receive an acknowledgement. Please note that a criminal background check (Vulnerable sector) will be conducted for this position. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.