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dietitian

Title posted on indeed.com - Dietitian #168-24

Posted on December 03, 2024 by Employer details Ontario Health atHome

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*CARE AND BE CARED FOR ? THIS IS YOUR HOME* Are you a registered Dietitian seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You?re looking in the right place. As a *Dietitian (Status: Full-Time, Start date: Immediately; Location: North Bay, Kirkland Lake or Haileybury; Position will service all locations; Hybrid model of work applies to perform in-person patient visits, work remotely and from the office when required)*, you are responsible for the provision of dietetic and nutritional services to patients in order to optimize nutritional intake, promote overall health and well-being, and individualized food plans to meet specific nutritional, dietary, and/or functional needs. Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility ? you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centered care ? and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals. As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness, and work-life balance. *What will you do?* · Respond to referrals from Care Coordinators to properly administer nutritional and dietetic services to patients. · Assess patients to identify their nutritional needs and determine patient-centered treatment goals. · Provide treatment/nutritional care program and develop resources to address patient dietary needs and work towards achieving therapeutic goals. · Oversee patient progress and adjust treatment programs when needed, to ensure nutrition goals are addressed. · Educate and counsel patients, their families, caregivers, and/or SDMs, regarding nutritional conditions/diseases, patient issues/concerns, and dietary strategies to improve function, compensate for difficulties, and promote nutritional health. · Manage service deliveries in conjunction with the Care Coordinator, their families, caregivers, and/or SDMs using all available forms of communication. · Link patients with other in-house services or outside organizations. · Balance patient needs and choices with available resources, ensuring patients? values and preferences are respected. Accurately document and chart patient?s assessment results, goals, treatment plans, and interventions. *What must you have?* · Registered Dietitian in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO). · Relevant experience providing nutrition and dietetic services in a community/health care environment. · Comprehensive knowledge of dietetic services, practice methods, professional skills, nutrition principles and strategies. · Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to manage service delivery in conjunction with Care Coordinators, patients, their family members/caregivers, and other health care professionals. · Good understanding of the roles of other health care professionals and complementary therapies. · Knowledge of funding agencies available to assist patients in accessing needed support services and other community resources, treatment centers, and organizations. · Practical knowledge and understanding of pertinent legislation. · Comprehensive knowledge of the standards of practice and professional guidelines set forth by CDO. · Ability to prioritize professional duties and manage caseload in a time efficient manner. · Ability to accurately complete required documentation, reports, forms, and recommendations. · Effective listening, observation, and facilitation skills. · Ability to communicate information effectively through a variety of means including meetings, reports, letters, and presentations. · Working knowledge of computer software (email, internet) and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel). · Must have valid driver?s license and access to a reliable vehicle, as regular travel within the Nipissing and