Job Description

Mission:
The Registered Dietitian (RD) is responsible for providing resident nutrition/hydration care and documenting nutrition/hydration care in compliance with regulatory standards and Extendicare's policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• To assess nutrition status for all residents on admission, annually and whenever there is a significant change in status;
• To determine each resident's level of nutrition and hydration risk in order to
  prescribe/recommend needed interventions and follow-up care;
• To develop a nutrition plan of care for each newly admitted resident;
  To evaluate and modify, as needed, the nutrition plan of care for residents being followed by the RD, on an ongoing basis;
• To document resident nutrition care for residents followed by the RD;
• To provide nutrition/dietary counseling/education for residents and/or their caregivers, family members or substitute decision makers for the purpose of supporting optimum resident nutrition care;
• To monitor residents at high nutrition risk and those at moderate nutrition risk who are considered by the RD to require ongoing RD monitoring; and to ensure that all other residents (those at low risk and those at moderate risk who are considered stable by the RD), and delegated to the Nutrition Manager are monitored;
• To participate as a member of the interdisciplinary resident care team at resident care conferences, as scheduling allows;
• To participate on other appropriate interdisciplinary committees such as the Pharmacy & Therapeutics, Resident Care/Professional Advisory and Ethics;
• To participate as a key member of the home's Care Teams, such as Skin/Wound Care, Bowel Management and Dysphagia Management teams;
• To coordinate continuous quality improvement of the home's nutrition and hydration care and food services and dining in collaboration with the NM;
• To provide nutrition/dietary in-service education for Dietary and Nursing staff and other interdisciplinary team members as required;
• To review and approve the home's seasonal menus, including those for therapeutic and texture modified diets and snack menus;
• To approve the home's menus;
• To oversee the Restorative Feeding, Dining Program and the Enteral Nutrition Program;
• To collaborate with the Nutrition Manager and advise Administration on Resident
  nutrition care, considering resident's language, religious, culture and nutrient needs;
• To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct;
• To complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• University degree in area of Food and Nutrition from an approved university
  1-2 years of experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care an asset
• Current registration in the applicable province's regulatory College of Dietitians
• Membership in Dietitians of Canada and the Gerontology Network
• Must be knowledgeable of Provincial Food Premises Regulation, CCHSA Accreditation Canada, Provincial/Health Authority regulatory requirements, and Residents' Bill of Rights
• Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills
• Must have proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office applications and Synergy (Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access), Point Click Care/POC/eMAR
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check
  (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

What Extendicare has to offer:
At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
  Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the
  lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care service annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately150,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

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At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.​

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We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

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Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.​

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.​

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Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.​