Diabetes Educator (Registered Dietitian) BHSSH

Job Summary

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessment for clients living with pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes, taking into consideration client’s level of knowledge, readiness to change, food habits, and socio-demographic background.
• Develop individualized nutrition and diabetes-management plans within the RD scope of practice and health care team by integrating information about client’s health status, clinical practice guidelines, and available community resources.
• Be able to identify and prioritize complex health and social issues.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely documentation of program activities and medical records.
• Monitor for accuracy, quality, and thoroughness through participation in chart reviews.
• Communicate information clearly and concisely to clients and health care providers on a regular basis.
• Coordinate care with members of the interdisciplinary team and community services.
• Present health education sessions on various topics related to diabetes.
• Identify and build relationships with various community partners.
• Present clinical practice guideline updates to health care providers and clinical partners.
• Provide learning opportunities to students, new hires, and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate client records in the EMR, ensuring consent, privacy and confidentiality requirements are met.
• Track participation, referrals and program outcomes, and contribute to evaluation and funder reporting.
• Expected to participate in LAMP and West Toronto DEP committee work aimed to improve programs and client care.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited dietetics education and practical training program recognized for registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Completion of an accredited Dietetic Internship Program; preferably with a community focus.
• Current membership from the College of Dietitians of Ontario; in good standing.
• Hold professional liability insurance in accordance with the requirements set out by the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Experience with case management and case coordination
• Eligibility for membership with the Dietitians of Canada is an asset
• minimum two years of related clinical experience, preferably in community-based diabetes care.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or evidence of working toward attaining preferred.
• Strong knowledge of diabetes pathophysiology, related laboratory values, and pharmacotherapy.
• Intermediate experience and strength in application of motivational interviewing counselling techniques in an adult population.
• Good working knowledge of the Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and facilitate groups using principles of adult learning.
• Strong skills in nutritional counselling, evidence-based practice, outreach, health promotion, team work, and problem solving.
• First Aid and CPR is an asset and must be kept current.
• Valid Driver’s License is an asset.
• Knowledge of LAMP Community Health Centre, East Mississauga and/or the South Etobicoke community.
• A second language that is reflective of the community being served is an asset.

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