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Title posted on indeed.com - Registered Dietitian
Posted on November 11, 2024 by Employer details Orange Lily Group
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*Registered Dietitian* We are looking for a consulting registered dietitian to support a Long-term care (LTC) home located in the Fort Erie area for 80 hours a month indefinitely. _Details_: * 80 hours per month split into approximately 20 hrs. every week. * About a 35 minute drive from St Catharines * Ongoing contract * Onsite * Day shift * Yearly compensation range: $38,400 to $48,000 *Responsibilities* The Registered Dietitian (RD) will oversee resident nutrition/hydration care, assessing and documenting status regularly. They will develop care plans for new residents and continuously evaluate and modify all care plans. _The RD provides_: * Counseling and education * Monitors high-risk residents * Develops interventions * Reviews and approves seasonal menus (including therapeutic and texture-modified diets) * Participates in care conferences with interdisciplinary teams. * Coordinate quality improvement in nutrition, food services, and dining, and * Provide in-service education to staff *Requirements* * Registered Dietitian, eligible for membership with the College of Dietitians of Ontario * Liability insurance (required) * Negative T.B. screening within last 6 months (required) * Negative vulnerable persons police check within last 6 months (required) * At least 2 COVID-19 vaccine doses (required) * Experience in long-term care setting is an asset * Experience with RAI MDS 2.0 and familiarity with the software PointClickCare is an asset *Benefits* * Flexible schedule * Continuous mentorship and support * We are dedicated to supporting and mentoring new graduates and Dietitians new to the sector * Dietitians are also provided with opportunities for professional development * More opportunities to work with us *How Being a Consulting RD Works* Consulting dietitians are self employed. This means they track their own hours and invoice Orange Lily Group at the end of each month. It also means they get these benefits: * *Higher hourly pay*: Contractors can often charge greater hourly rates than their employed counterparts. * *Freedom*: You can have complete freedom to choose how many clients you maintain. * *Supplemental Income*: Consulting for Orange Lily Group provides an excellent source of additional income. If you are looking for some supplemental hours each month but still need time for other parts of your life then LTC is a good opportunity to generate extra income. * *Improve your entrepreneurship skills*: Working in LTC is like having guaranteed clients every month. This is great for improving your skills with invoicing, networking, while building up your business skills. *The Ideal Registered Dietitian for LTC* ? _A Dietitian Who Is Empathetic to Their Client?s Unique Needs_ Dietitians in LTC work with the same individuals over multiple years, making it the perfect opportunity to develop relationships that will direct their practice for years to come. Someone who practices a person centered approach will fit into LTC nicely. ? _A Dietitian Who Has a Diverse Skill Set, Including a Passion for Food_ While providing residents with nutrition and hydration care, Dietitians have many opportunities to help residents meet their unique nutritional needs. Dietitians will help residents through chronic disease management, dysphagia management, wound care, and palliative care. Dietitians will collaborate with the kitchen staff, inform seasonal menu choices, and ensure a pleasurable dining experience. Those who enjoy working with the food service department will participate in recipe testing, auditing, budget and inventory management, and be able to make connections with food manufacturers. ? _A Dietitian Who Enjoys Working as Part of an Interdisciplinary Team _ Dietitians are key members of the care team, as such, they collaborate with the various disciplinary departments, including the home?s nursing, therapy, and recreation departments. ? _A Dietitian Who Has Strong Documentation Skills_ Documentation is a cor- LocationFort Erie, ON
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$38,400 to $48,000YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Term or contractPart time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9523120780
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