Dietician

**Dietician**

Internal Closing Date: Nov-05-2024 at 1500 hrs.

Good Samaritan Clearwater Centre
5615 60 Street, Rocky Mountain House, AB

HSAA

The world could use more good samaritans. If you are interested in a diverse and rewarding career within a dynamic organization, then choose a career where people matter; where you are valued, appreciated for your hard work, and supported. Join a team that empowers you to live up to your potential so that you can feel part of something bigger and make a difference in the lives of others.

**The Opportunity**
- Employment Type:
- Permanent Part Time 0.05 FTE- Hours of Work:
- flexible Start Date: ASAP
- Wages:
- 39.48-52.50Reporting to the Site Manager, the Clinical Dietitian provides high quality nutrition support to Long Term Care/Complex Care residents. The Clinical Dietitian is primarily responsible for nutrition and dysphagia assessments, and development and maintenance of a nutrition care plan for residents, taking into account the resident’s needs and values while using the best evidence available to make decisions. The Clinical Dietitian advocates for residents to ensure they receive optimal nutrition and hydration care by providing education to residents, families and staff as needed while participating or initiating nutrition-focused quality improvement/assurance activities.

A university degree in Food and Nutrition including current, active registration with the Provincial College of Dietitians (Alberta or British Columbia). Restricted Activity A through the College of Dietitians of BC (BC Dietitians only). Additional training in dysphagia and strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel) are also reqiured. Sound clinical nutrition knowledge and skills in areas relevant to eldercare. Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner. Health related work experience, primarily in the long-term care field is required.

**Who we are**:
At The Good Samaritan Society, Good Samaritan Canada, and Good Samaritan Delta View Care Centre, we believe that our employees are our number one asset. Since 1949, we have been providing excellence in complex/long term care, assisted/supportive living, and other specialized care services for the elderly and those with developmental and physical support requirements. We could not do what we do without our dedicated and committed employees.

**What we can offer you**:

- Work/life balance
- Learning and development opportunities
- Competitive wages
- Pension and benefits for eligible employees
- Paid vacation time for eligible employees
- Discounted services with many of our local businesses
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Employee recognition events

**Requirements**:

- A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.
- A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

**Diversity-Equity-Inclusion**
- Good Samaritan Society celebrating 75th Anniversary
- Good Samaritan is a 2023 Canadian HR Award, Excellence Awardee for Diversity and Inclusion

**How to apply**: