Registered Dietitian - Malton Village LTC

The Region of Peel, Malton Village Long Term Care is seeking a Registered Dietitian Consultant Independent Contractor.

The Region of Peel serves a vibrant and culturally diverse community of more than 1.4 million residents and 88,000 businesses in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga. As a valued member of the team, the Registered Dietitian will help champion our collective commitment to deliver resident-centered quality care, and fulfill our mission to create a safe, comfortable and engaging home environment.

Hourly Rate:

$50-65/hour (Compensation commensurate with experience)

Hours of Work:

80 hours per calendar month required. Some flexibility of hours available dependent on operational needs.

Location:

Malton Village LTC 7075 Rexwood Rd, Mississauga ON L4T4M1

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates residents’ nutritional care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Provides nutritional care including assessments, reassessments and develop appropriate nutrition interventions in consultation with the interdisciplinary team
• Develops Therapeutic menus for special diets not included in the Therapeutic menu extensions
• Identification of risk related to nutrition care, dietary services and hydration. Implementation of interventions to mitigate and manage nutrition and hydration risk
• Provide nutrition/dietary counseling or education for residents and/or their caregivers, family members or substitute decision makers for the purpose of supporting optimum resident nutrition care
• Demonstrate and promote a person centred approach to care and service delivery
• Evaluate, and recommend changes to interventions necessary to meet the varying needs of residents
• Complete and maintain all necessary documentation
• Keep up to date, regarding professional standards, by reviewing current literature for best practices and approaches in geriatric nutrition
• Active member of the home’s Health Services Advisory Committee, meeting quarterly.
• Performs other duties assigned

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a recognized degree program degree and accredited dietetic internship program recognized by the Dietitians of Canada
• Must be a good standing member with the College of Dietitian of Ontario
• Two years of experience in a long term-care setting is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the older adult population and how to meet nutritional needs while recognizing individual rights and preferences.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with residents, staff, peers, students and volunteers.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English to interpret legislation, prepare reports, develop policies and effectively convey information to the interdisciplinary team, including residents and their families.  Presentation skills an asset.
• Sound knowledge of nutrition and therapeutic diets.
• Demonstrated strong documentation, clinical and assessment skills.
• Strong organizational/planning and time management skills to effectively prioritize and carry out numerous tasks with minimum supervision, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Working knowledge of all applicable legislation and professional requirements (i.e.: Food Premises Act, Fixing Long Term Care Act, OH&S Act and Regulations, WHMIS, HACCP, Ontario College of Dietitians Code of Ethics). 
• Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate interventions in nutritional care for Long Term Care setting needs including but not limited to dementia, dysphagia, tube feeding, weight management, wound treatment, diabetes, renal disease, food allergies and intolerances
• Ability to work in a team and independently
  Good verbal and written communication skills
  Excellent organizational and time management skills
  Demonstrates an ability to problem solve
  Computer literacy and proficiency in programs such as Microsoft Office, EHR application (i.e. PointClickCare), MealSuite.

*As an independent contractor you will be solely responsible for any remittances, deductions or contributions, including those required by Canada Revenue Agency, Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance and Workplace Safety authorities.

*Proof of Professional Liability Insurance is required

The succesful Contractor will be required to provide the following information prior to hire - Any Costs for these tests are the candidates responsibility

• Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• TB Skin Testing

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Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology

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Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca 

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.