Dietitian

Clinical support to Residents and Nutrition Manager

Registered Dietitian

PERMANENT Part-Time, Cobourg & Port Hope

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our clinical teams, you will provide nutritional care services for Residents within legislative and budgetary parameters.

This position will be shared between our two Northumberland County Long-Term Care Homes, Extendicare Cobourg and Extendicare Port Hope. Both of our Homes are conveniently located just off of Hwy 401.

What you’ll be doing

• Consult with and advise the Dietary Manager and Director of Care concerning nutrition and hydration program needs through performing nutritional assessment using RAI MDS 2.0, nutritional care planning, implementation and follow-up for residents by involving the resident, family members and care team.

What you bring

• Registered Dietitian, eligible for membership with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Ideally, 3-5 years' experience in long-term care setting with extensive knowledge of geriatric nutrition
• Proficiency and Experience with RAI MDS 2.0, familiarity with software PointClickCare is an asset

What you’ll get

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Employee Perks
• Recognition Programs
• Robust benefits package

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 senior care and living centres as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 team members are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

Time Type:

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.