Registered Dietitian at Park Place Seniors Living – Medicine Hat, Alberta

JOB SUMMARY:
As an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team, the Dietitian is responsible for the planning, monitoring, and approving of menu foods. The Dietitian provides therapeutic services to individual Residents. The Dietitian works in collaboration and consults with the Food Services Manager to ensure food services meet all legislative standards, Park Place policy and Resident satisfaction. Treats Residents with dignity and demonstrates an attitude of caring. The Dietitian ensures a commitment to Resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per Park Place Strategic Directions.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties and Responsibilities may include all or some of the following responsibilities depending on the size of the home and may be combined with another Job Title if applicable
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In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team and the Resident and/or family, assesses all Residents upon Move-In and annually to complete a documented, in-depth nutritional assessment, based on the Resident’s needs, abilities, and goals.
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Provides consultation to the Food Services Manager in planning the menu and textured diets, and other dietary matters as they arise. Approves the rotating menu.
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Performs swallowing assessments and makes recommendations on diet textures, feeding techniques and safety precautions.
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Counsels Residents and family members on therapeutic diets, and other nutritional concerns.
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Prescribes dietary supplements as appropriate (e.g., Resident with weight loss, wounds) and monitors their effectiveness and use.
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Monitors quality of food served to Residents and Resident’s acceptability of items served.
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Provides employees in-service education on nutrition related topics (e.g., dysphagia, therapeutic diets).
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Responsible for routinely reviewing Resident weight data and following up with an in-depth nutritional assessment and plan revision as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:
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Must have a university degree in Food and Nutrition or related field of study.
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Two (2) years recent related experience an asset.