Dietitian
Permanent Part-Time
Hastings Centennial Manor – Bancroft, Ontario
2024-NON-CM-275
Centennial Manor is currently accepting applications for a Part-Time Dietitian. The position will provide 14 hours of coverage for the home per week to meet legislative requirements.  There is opportunity to develop a flexible work schedule. The primary function of this position is to be responsible for the resident nutritional care program in accordance with Ministry standards.

Guiding Principles:
•    Practice and uphold the mission, vision, values of Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care services that focuses on a person-centered care philosophy.

Leadership and Oversight:
•    Maintain partnerships with all leaders of the home to ensure a holistic and person-centered approach to care and programs. 
•    Promote positive team member and resident relations. 
•    Collaborate with community partners and resources.
Program Delivery:
•    Provide nutrition counseling and education to residents, families, and team members.
•    Provision of individual nutrition and hydration assessment, nutrition risk identification, care planning, evaluation, and reassessment for all residents.  
•    Complete admission nutrition assessments and ongoing reassessments as required and identify interventions.
•    Monitor and evaluate nutrition/hydration status of residents.
•    Evaluate and modify as needed therapeutic diets, supplemental nourishments, and enteral feedings.
•    Maintain appropriate documentation and records. Ensure systems are in place for accurate monitoring and documentation in order to evaluate nutrition and hydration status. 
•    Review and approve all menus seasonally and review standardized recipes and production sheet to ensure meals, snacks, and beverages support residents optimal nutrition status; and to manage nutrition and hydration issues include disease progress, health weights, bowel management, skin integrity, according to assessed needs. 
•    Ensure that legislated requirements are being met for dietitian hours in both homes, with other home dietitian. 
•    Adherence to confidentiality and the Personal Health Information Protection Act.
•    Other related duties as assigned.
Health and Safety:
•    Immediately report and document all incidents of alleged, suspected, or witnessed abuse or neglect of a resident in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Home Act, 2021 and home policies and procedures. 
•    Be aware of and follow emergency response procedures including all practice drills. 
•    Be accountable for the delivery of high quality, safe, and reliable care along with a safe working environment to ensure and protect the health and safety of those who use and deliver the programs and services provided by Centennial Manor. 
•    Works in a safe manner in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, associated regulations, other applicable legislation, County policies and procedures, and guidelines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Four-year Bachelor of Science Degree or related field of study.
•    Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario in good standing
•    Internship/Masters
•    Superior planning and management skills.
•    Demonstrated leadership ability.
•    Ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate sound decision making, time management and administrative skills.
•    Strong written and oral communication skills.
•    Ability to promote strong community linkages for sharing resources.
 HOURS OF WORK:      14 hours onsite weekly
WAGE RANGE:        $45.15 - $52.81 per hour + 6% vacation per pay + 14% in lieu of 
CLOSING DATE:        Posted until filled

Please send resume and cover letter by email to careers@hastingscounty.com
Juliana Finney
Human Resources Advisor
Talent Management & Talent Acquisition

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information collected will be used only for the purposes of this employment opportunity. We thank all candidates who apply but advise that only those persons selected for an interview will be contacted. The County of Hastings is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Please contact us if you require this posting in an alternate format. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation. The successful candidate will be required to provide a clear Criminal Record Check and/or Vulnerable Sector Check.