Assess, monitor and help maintain the nutritional status and requirements of clients, especially those at high nutritional risk.
Evaluate the nutritional status and needs of clients as care plan requires
Educate clients and staff on therapeutic and general nutrition, as required.
Participate in client reviews, palliative care, case conferences as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team.
Document client issues and information as prescribed
Participate in family care conferences as requested.
Ensure accuracy of diet orders being executed.
Evaluate and update system of providing nutritional care.
Maintain knowledge of current research in nutritional standard, particularly geriatric standards.
Participate in practice-based research to further knowledge in geriatric nutrition.
Perform preliminary swallowing assessments, liaise with community swallowing assessment team as required.
Maintain current working knowledge of relevant legislation
Develop and implement individualized service plans in collaboration with others
Supports clients in navigating dietary needs, questions, concerns, etc
Advocates for clients as appropriate, supports clients in connecting with community-based services as related to food security needs
Builds relationships with community agencies, cultural organizations, other supports, participates in community initiatives
Identifies high risk dietary situation and utilizes best practices and guidelines
Performs general administrative duties related to the role
Other duties as required
Regularly demonstrates our mission, vision and values: Support compassionate care, faith and diversity Deliver quality care, pursue and share knowledge, respect diversity, remain faithful Commit to working everyday with dignity, respect, service, justice, responsibility and enquiry
Support compassionate care, faith and diversity
Deliver quality care, pursue and share knowledge, respect diversity, remain faithful
Commit to working everyday with dignity, respect, service, justice, responsibility and enquiry
knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
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Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team; sharing expertise and drawing on the expertise of others
Actively promotes a healthy, supportive and inclusive work environment
Proactively contributes to initiatives, supporting and encouraging positive change
Ability to engage in effective problem solving, possess logic and analytical thinking
Skilled at thinking about creative solutions to complex problems, analytical thinking skills
Ability to be self reflective and adapt to changing needs
Solid team-based approach to every day work activities
Adaptable and creative with the ability to shift approaches quickly
Superior communication skills both verbal and written, with an excellent customer service mind set
Positive and professional, with a “can do” attitude
Willingness to regularly go the extra mile and actively support co-workers
Willingness to learn and mentor with senior staff members
Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fact paced environment
Maintaining on-going compliance to corporate policies and procedures, health and safety regulations, and relevant external standards
Participating fully in both internal and external training requirements
Participating fully in corporate quality initiatives
Maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of all personal health records (including both client and personal), and following all the privacy and confidentiality requirements of any and all electronic medical record systems used
University level degree in a related field (B.Sc., Home Economics, Food and Nutrition etc) - required
Completion of a dietitian internship - required
Updated and unrestricted registration with a professional college (College of Dietitians) required
Previous experience with a geriatric population - preferred
Previous experience with a mental health / addiction’s population – an asset
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role - preferred
Previous experience working with vulnerable clients in community care settings - preferred
Gentle Persuasive Approach (or equivalent) training – an asset
Proficient computer skills, including excel, Office 365, Alayacare etc. - preferred
About St. Joseph's Home Care
Home Healthcare350 employeesFounded 1921
Faith-based nonprofit home-care organization providing nursing, personal support, respite, and community services to Ontario clients.