Dietitian Manager Hastings Quinte Long Term Care

**_Dietitian Manager_**

**Full-Time**

**Guiding Principles**:

- Practice and uphold the mission, vision, values of Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care services that focuses on a person-centered care philosophy.
- Develop, interpret, and ensure that departmental goals and objectives, Ministry standards, legislation, Hastings County and Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care policies, procedures, and standards for Accreditation are reflected in the departmental operations

**Leadership and Oversight**:

- Understand and work within the guidelines of the collective agreement(s). Liaise with the collective bargaining unit(s) to promote mutually beneficial resolutions.
- Ensure that in-service programs are provided and encourage the continuing professional development of the department team members to improve skill levels.
- Supervise in accordance with and follow the Occupational Health and Safety Act and County policies
- Utilize supportive interpersonal skills to effectively empower team members’ approach to improve quality care, both at a departmental and multidisciplinary level.
- Participate in assigned committees and facilitate department meetings.
- Maintain partnerships with all leaders of the home to ensure a holistic and person-centered approach to care and programs.
- Promote positive team member and resident relations.
- Collaborate with community partners and resources.
- Oversee and supervise meal preparation, delivery of meals and feeding of residents.

**Program Delivery (Dietitian)**:

- Provide nutrition counseling and education to residents, families, and team members.
- Provision of individual nutrition and hydration assessment, nutrition risk identification, care planning, evaluation, and reassessment for all residents.
- Complete admission nutrition assessments and ongoing reassessments as required and identify interventions.
- Monitor and evaluate nutrition/hydration status of residents.
- Evaluate and modify as needed therapeutic diets, supplemental nourishments, and enteral feedings.
- Maintain appropriate documentation and records. Ensure systems are in place for accurate monitoring and documentation in order to evaluate nutrition and hydration status.
- Review and approve all menus seasonally and review standardized recipes and production sheet to ensure meals, snacks, and beverages support residents optimal nutrition status; and to manage nutrition and hydration issues include disease progress, health weights, bowel management, skin integrity, according to assessed needs.
- Ensure that legislated requirements are being met for dietitian hours in both homes, with other home dietitian.

**Program Planning, Development and Delivery (Dietary)**:

- Develop, update, and maintain policies and procedures for the dietary department in accordance with best practice guidelines and applicable legislation.
- Plan and manage the department’s annual operating budget.
- Creation of contingency plans and ensure minimum stock is available.
- Effectively use and complete Ministry of Long-Term Care Inspection protocols, complete annual program evaluations, risk assessments, Quality improvement plans, and participate in Accreditation related activities.
- Respond to complaints; investigate concerns, consult with leadership team, and rectify concerns.
- Collaborate with scheduling clerks to ensure appropriate coverage and develop working short routines.
- Adherence to confidentiality and the Personal Health Information Protection Act.

**Health and Safety**:

- Ensure that employee incidents are documented, investigated, and submitted to the Administrative Associate.
- Immediately report and document all incidents of alleged, suspected, or witnessed abuse or neglect of a resident in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Home Act, 2021 and home policies and procedures.
- Ensure a zero-tolerance approach is taken in all instances of alleged bullying or harassment in accordance with the County of Hastings policy and procedures.
- Be aware of and follow emergency response procedures including all practice drills.
- Be accountable for the delivery of high quality, safe, and reliable care along with a safe working environment to ensure and protect the health and safety of those who use and deliver the programs and services provided by Hastings Manor.
- Works in a safe manner in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, associated regulations, other applicable legislation, County policies and procedures, and guidelines.
- Other related duties as assigned.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Four-year Bachelor of Science Degree or related field of study.
- Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario in good standing
- Internship/Masters
- Minimum two years of experience in a Long-Term Care setting or similar Dietary Department.
- Two years of experience in a supervisory role.
- Superior planning and management skills.
- Demonstrated leadership ability.
- Ability to work with mínimal superv