Clinical Dietitian

Job Description

As a member of the food services team, the Clinical Dietitian provides nutrition care to all residents with a focus on health, well-being and quality of life. The Dietitian works independently as well as interacts well with other members of the care team to provide quality health care and services. The Clinical Dietitian ensures that all required documentation as it pertains to the resident’s nutritional status, are complete and accurate.

Healthcare - Aramark

Redefining the Patient Experience - We provide industry leading dining, environmental, facilities, and healthcare services in hospitals. By combining hospitality, science, and culinary expertise, we create environments where caregivers and patients can relax, recharge, and recover. Our services range from Patient Dining, Retail Dining to Clinical Nutrition and beyond.

Aramark is a Trusted Hospitality Partner & we are bringing hospitality solutions to long-term care, assisted living, retirement, and independent living homes in Canada for over 50 years.

Life is made up of a series of meaningful moments—and we want to help create those moments. Whether we’re collaborating with co-workers, making nutritious menu plans, serving delicious meals, spotlessly cleaning rooms, or neatly folding laundry—every single action matters.

Job Responsibilities

- Assesses and develops nutritional care for Residents, focusing on maintaining Residents quality of life and nutritional care in a consultation with the Physician and Interdisciplinary Team. Taking into consideration multicultural and relevant socio, cultural, religious food awareness and requirements.
- Documents and communicates nutritional care plans to Food Services and Care Service Teams
- Use knowledge of Therapeutic, and Modified textures diets to support resident safety and nutritional status
- Completes clinical assessments on Residents, including but not exclusive to intake assesment, weight management, dysphasia assessment and wound healing within appropriate scope of practice and liaises with external resources as needed.
- Completes Quarterly and Annual Inter RAI/MDS assessments in compliance with expectations within required time frames
- Participates in Resident care conferences, clinical team rounds and acts as a nutritional resource for Residents/Families/Caregivers
- Maintains a working knowledge of and applies current facility policies and procedures relating to resident centered care
- Participates in Food Services, facility committees and educational programs.
- Collaborates with Food Services Management team to meet departmental and nutritional standards. Participates in development and approval of Cyclical menus.
- Recommends to the Food Service Manager, programs or services that will improve and/or maintain Resident care and/ore departmental operations and cost effectiveness
- Must work within the budgetary constraints of the department
- Ensures effective communication within the facility and the Department of Food Services regarding Clinical Issues
- Participates in and promotes departmental QI initiatives related to resident care and dietetic practice.
- Maintains knowledge of new trends in clinical dietetics via current literature and attendance at educational sessions to enhance his/her knowledge and clinical skills
- Maintains contact with Dietetic professional organizations and organizations relating to specific areas of responsibility
- Interacts with all members of the Food Services Staff in order to meet overall objectives of the Food Services Department
- Keep update and practice Aramark’s Workplace Safety policy
- Adhere to guidelines of Protection of Person in Care Act.
- Practices in accordance with all guidelines set out by the Alberta College of Dietitians
- Preceptor to dietetic interns, both provincially and nationally, as requested, when workload permits
- Performs all other duties as required.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• 4-year Bachelors Nutrition degree from an accredited university/college
• Graduate of an accredited Dietetic Internship Program
• Temporary or Full Registration with a provincial Regulatory Body for Dietitians (College of Dietitians of Alberta)
• Must have good communication and organizational skills
• Must have good leadership and time management skills
• Member of Dietitians of Canada preferred
• Food Safety Certificate
• Experience in a Continuing Care facility an asset
• Experience in dysphagia management and assessment an asset

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About Aramark

What We Offer You

Time to Recharge: Three weeks of paid vacation for all new salaried hires, plus 3 personal/flex days dedicated to your mental health and well-being.

Comprehensive Health Benefits (No Waiting Period!): From day one, enjoy coverage for dental, prescriptions, vision, massage therapy, and more—because your health matters.

Future Security: A Self-Directed Pension Plan where every dollar you contribute is matched with two by Aramark—helping you grow your retirement savings faster.

Well-Being Support: Access Aramark’s Employee Assistance Program for confidential resources and support for you and your family whenever you need it.

Inclusive Community: Be part of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where we celebrate diversity, build connections, and support one another.

Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on everyday products and services to make life more affordable.

Continuous Learning: Benefit from Educational Assistance to support your growth, plus scholarships for your children entering post-secondary studies.

Career Growth: Clear career path planning and development opportunities tailored to your skills and aspirations.

Safe & Supportive Workplace: We are deeply committed to providing a safe, healthy, and positive work environment for all.

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection, and careers all around the world.

You'll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you'll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our planet, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you'll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.