Clinical Dietitian

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Canada City of Hamilton Full time

**About the City of Hamilton**

**Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason**

**JOB POSTING**

JOB ID #: 20931

Clinical Dietitian - Casual
Healthy & Safe Communities
Lodges
Macassa Lodge, 701 Upper Sherman Avenue, Hamilton, ON

Wentworth Lodge, 41 South Street West, Dundas, ON

UNION/NON-UNION: CUPE Local 5167 Lodges

HOURS Of WORK: 24.00 per week
- GRADE: N
- SALARY/HOUR: $41.745 - $47.438 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

Job Description ID #: 6081

The Healthy & Safe Communities Department is committed to its people and is dedicated to building a strong and healthy community. We are passionate about making a difference and are recognized for our excellence. We offer a respectful and supportive workplace that provides life-long learning opportunities, leadership, innovation and performance excellence.

**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**

Reporting to the Director, Food Services, is responsible for the nutrition care program for residents at Wentworth Lodge according to the Ministry of Health Long Term Care Standards.

**GENERAL DUTIES**

Provide nutrition and dietary counselling and education for residents and/or their caregivers, family members or substitute decision makers.

Provide nutrition and dietary education for Dietary, Nursing and other multidisciplinary team members as required.

Develop, implement and evaluate nutrition care services and policies related to resident nutrition care programs, resident menus and menu development, therapeutic diets, texture modified foods, nutrition supplements, restorative feeding, pleasurable dining and ethical issues such as enteral feeding.

Complete nutrition assessments on all residents upon admission and reassessment as required determining level of nutritional risk.

Develop, evaluate and modify, as needed, the nutrition care plans for all residents on an ongoing basis.

Complete resident nutrition care charting and documentation as follows:

- nutrition assessments
- risk identification
- dietary profile
- diet orders
- progress notes, reports and consultations
- discussions at/notes for care conferences
- consultations with residents and/or their care givers, family members or substitute decision makers
- discharge planning

Review and approve all menus, including those for therapeutic and texture modified food diets.

Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary resident care team at resident care conferences.

Participate in the development of the homes’ restorative feeding program.

Complete quarterly nutrition reviews.

Participate on interdisciplinary committees such as the CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement) Care Team.

Contribute to the CQI of the nutrition care program and dietary services in conjunction with the Food Services Supervisor and Nurse Manager.

Participate as a key member of the home’s care teams such as skin care and dysphagia management teams.

Participate in performance improvement efforts.

Maintain professional competence through participation in professional development/continuing education programs.

Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.

Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Baccalaureate degree in foods and nutrition or equivalent program from a recognized University.
- Successful completion of a dietetic internship approved by the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
- Must qualify for registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
- Previous responsible professional experience in nutrition in a Long Term Care, Chronic Care or Rehabilitation facility.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience in program and resource development and evaluation, have good interpersonal, communication and counselling skills.
- Knowledge of computerized dietary analysis, resident care documentation and records management database software. Knowledge of RAI-MDS and International Dietetics and Nutrition Terminology would be an asset.

**NOTE**:
As a condition of employment, the successful applicant(s) will be required to obtain a satisfactory Criminal Reference Check or Vulnerable Sector Screening, at their own expense, prior to beginning work in this pos

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