Registered Dietitian

Job Description

Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list.

Bayshore Home Care Solutions, Niagara Branch, seeks a Registered Dietitian to join our growing team. In this role, you will provide expert nutritional guidance to clients, helping them achieve their health and wellness goals. You will work with individuals and groups to develop personalized nutrition plans, promote healthy eating habits, and educate clients on the benefits of proper nutrition.

Enjoy a Career in the Home & Community Services Sector

Casual, Independent Contractor position
virtual client visits in the home and community sector
Flexible “make your own” Schedule. Work Monday - Friday, Weekends or combination of both
Service Area: Niagara Region

Rate of pay: $75 per visit

Bayshore is a health care provider full of heart. We believe in creating special moments for our clients every day - at the bedside, on the phone and while providing support to our health care heroes. We believe in providing you flexibility for your work as well as opportunities for learning and growth by using a wide range of your Dietitian skills in a community setting.

The Registered Dietitian, under the direction of the Clinical Manager- Branch level, is responsible for completion of professional activities that include: assessment, treatment, education, referrals for service and management of clients requiring dietary intervention, in accordance with professional standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide nutrition service to clients that incorporates all components of the therapy process model
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent client outcomes
Provide assessment and treatment virtually or in-person as required to a wide variety of older adult clients with varying needs including malnutrition, chronic disease management, enteral nutrition, texture modified diets etc.
Provision of health teaching, hand-outs, and consultation to patient and caregivers, including potential residential home staff
Work closely with the team and other resources to develop new programs to meet identified client needs
Perform regular, timely charting, reporting and communication
Record workload measurement data
Attend staff meetings and case conference meetings, as required
Comply with continuous quality improvement initiatives of Bayshore Home Care Solutions
Developing a flexible, responsive system to meet changing and competing demands
Demonstrate knowledge of Standards of Practice guidelines of Provincial regulating body
Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures
Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System
Participates in proactive Health& Safety activities while performing all duties. Is responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health& Safety risks or concerns
Actively participates in and demonstrates support for continuous quality improvement initiatives
Positive work and attendance performance essential
Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel
Complete other tasks as requested

Job Qualification

Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in dietetics, nutrition or a related field, such as food and nutrition science.
Registered Dietitian (RD) with current registration and in good standing with provincial College of Dietitians of Ontario.

Experience
Two (2) years providing Registered Dietitian services an asset
Strong knowledge of nutritional science and dietary guidelines
Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with in-home assessments and treatments an asset
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary health team
Compassionate and empathetic nature
Ability to produce a clear criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any based upon Human Rights Code criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

“At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing.”

At Bayshore Healthcare Ltd., and its subsidiaries, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and operate in full compliance with all Provincial and Territorial legislation pertaining to Human Rights Codes and Accessibility requirements. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have.