Registered Dietitian — Temporary Part-Time, 3 days per week

The Glebe Centre is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate Long-Term Care and meaningful community programs and services for adults at The Glebe Centre . Abbotsford Community Programs. Inspired by a long history of excellence, we support our residents and the broader community through a continuum of care that prioritizes trust, respect, and industry best-practices. The Glebe Centre serves 254 residents and over 2100 people in the vibrant Ottawa community. Our team of over 450 employees touches the lives of seniors and their families every day. Our employees are committed to providing a secure home and meaningful person-centered care with compassion through supportive relationships, enhanced sensitivity, innovation and dedication for our Residents.

Position

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing nutrition assessments and care planning for Residents of the Glebe Centre. As a member of the Food Services team the Registered Dietician implements best practices to promote the health and wellbeing of Residents and upholds the Glebe Centre’s mission vision and values.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Nutrition - mandatory
• Registered Dietitian in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Experience in healthcare, optimally Long-Term Care operations
• Well developed English language skills, comprehension, oral and written

Requirements

• Strong leadership and interpersonal abilities
• Well developed English language skills, comprehension, oral and written
• A high degree of initiation and ability to work well with minimum supervision
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
• Knowledge and understanding of MOH & LTC standards and guidelines

Responsibilities

• Directs dietary care of residents with basic nutrition needs including screening, assessment and care planning to ensure patient dietary needs and customer satisfaction levels are met.
• Promote optimal nutrition care for all residents of the Long-Term Care (LTC) home, ensuring services are in place to provide this care.
• Collaborates and communicates with culinary and clinical departments on established processes, nutrition care, special diets and menu requests.
• Stays current with the most recent nutrition-related trends, research, policy, certifications and standards of practice
• Probes potential problems and apprises manager of status on resolution of problems or issues, using appropriate resources when necessary.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, provincial and local regulations as well as The Glebe Centre’s policies and procedures (e.g. HIPPA/Privacy Act, quality assurance, safety, operations, personnel)
• Establishes operating standards, implements quality improvements and communicates them to other departments
• Maintain a cooperative relationship among home area teams by communicating information, respond to referrals, building rapport and participating in team meetings and problem-solving methods.
• Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in The Glebe Centre’s ethical and Professional Codes of Conduct.
• Provide advice and communication to other health professionals regarding diet recommendations, swallowing assessments and any other nutrition related topics.
• Complete admission, quarterly, and annual assessment as per MOH & LTC standards according to the RAI MDS schedule
• Participate in resident care conferences.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nutritional care for all residents
• Plan and monitor therapeutic diets, dietary restrictions, and provision of nutritional supplements according to the assessed needs of residents
• Other job-related duties as required

The Glebe Centre is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We welcome and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us and accept applications from all qualified applicants.

Position: Temporary 3 days per week 
Compensation: $40.00 - $50.00/hour depending on qualifications and experience.
Work Location: The Glebe Centre, 77 Monk Street, Ottawa, On K1S 5S7
Reporting to: The Director of Food Services
Department: Food Services