Dietitian Consultant

Description

• All aspects of quality control of services and products provided/ produced by departmental staff.
• Oversight of Dietary functions for our homes with an emphasis on resident safety.
• Provide routine consultative support to all homes including auditing of kitchen and food storage areas, meal production sheets, dining service, and resident experience.
• Ensure nutritional care and hydration program standards as per Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act 2021 are met in collaboration with Dietary Manager or designate.
• Assist Executive Directors with recruitment, selection of new Dietary Managers at the home level.
• Maintaining records, statistics, and reports in accordance with internal and external policies and guidelines.
• Provide onboarding and education to new Dietary Managers.
• Review and provide input regarding the seasonal menus and recipes to be used by all Southbridge Care Homes.
• Identifies unsafe conditions or practices and takes appropriate action to address them including educating the home level leadership team regarding risk.
• Consults with Medical and other professional staff to determine nutritional needs and therapeutic diets for residents.
• Maintaining policies and procedures within all homes, and leading new initiatives and projects.

Requirements

This is a full-time, temporary position to cover a Maternity Leave. This is an office-based role with standard business hours, though extended hours may be required during critical deadlines. The environment is fast-paced and deadline-driven, requiring high attention to detail and strong time management skills. The role includes regular use of computer systems and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The role requires frequent travel to various LTC homes as needed.

• 3+ years management experience in a long-term care setting in a similar role.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with residents, other staff, and visitors.
• Knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2021 and the Retirement Homes Act
• Exceptional ability to operate independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Degree from a University with a Major in Food and Nutrition.
• RRSP match contribution.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout Ontario and a reliable vehicle.
• Registered Dietitian; Membership with the College of Dietitians of Ontario in good standing.
• Excellent interpersonal, project, time management and communication skills.

Benefits

Southbridge welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.

• The opportunity to make a direct impact in a high-demand industry.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid health and dental benefits.
• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment within a rapidly growing company.
• Annual wellness credit to support well-being.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance