Regional Nutritional Care Coordinator

Published

November 4, 2024

Location

Chatham / London Area, Canada

Category

Dietitian

Job Type

Part-time

Hours

24 hours per week, starting January 6th, 2025

**Description**:
Seasons Care Dietitian Network is a consulting network of Dietitians and Nutrition Managers specializing in Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes. Since 1996, Seasons Care has become the leader in Seniors Nutrition in Canada. We partner with many Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes by providing consulting Dietitian and Nutrition Management services to support them in making a difference in the lives of their Residents. We continue to grow and welcome you to join our team.

**The value of becoming a Seasons Care Team Member includes: personal & professional growth, one-on-one support with your Corporate Dietitians, individualized onboarding program, competitive wages, flexible schedule, work-life balance, gaining experience in a growing sector, working with a passionate team, lateral & vertical growth opportunities, making a difference in lives of Seniors, and ongoing education.**

Seasons Care Dietitian Network is proud to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.

We thank all the applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We look forward to hearing from you

**Qualifications**:

- Registered Dietitians Required
- Member in good standing of the College of Dietitians of Ontario
- Must have proof of COVID vaccine, liability insurance, TB testing and vulnerable sector police check
- Food Handlers Certification an asset
- Membership in Dietitians of Canada - Gerontology Network an asset
- 5+ years experience in Long-Term Care and/or Retirement Homes
- Knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act and all applicable regulations
- Knowledge of the Ontario Food Premise Regulations, CCHSA/ORCA, OH & S Act.
- Ability to work in a team and independently
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrates an ability to problem solve
- Computer Literacy - knowledge of PCC and MealSuite an asset
- Must be available to travel regularly within Ontario and provide support to the assigned Homes’ as needed

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop and support annual goals and objectives for the Nutritional Care department
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the Nutritional Care departments through regular Home visits, audits and in-services
- Supervise the execution of the food service programs at assigned Homes
- Provide support and leadership to the Homes’ Nutrition Care Managers to ensure food quality and safety is maintained.
- Provide onboarding and training to Nutrition Care Managers
- Provide support and leadership to the Registered Dietitians in the Homes
- Provide onboarding and training to the Registered Dietitians in the Homes
- Ensure the clinical nutrition care program reflects best practice and is aligned with the corporate goals
- Support the development standardized menus for all Homes, including all support tools.
- Support implementation of corporate menus across the Homes, ensuring compliance and procedures are followed.
- Support implementation of new technologies. programs and solutions throughout the organization.
- Proactively monitor and support assigned Homes with risk and compliance issues
- Support other Corporate-level initiatives as assigned
- Support budget compliance at assigned Homes. Including follow up on non-compliance and support to correct areas of non-compliance.