Dietitian

Full-Time

Website Sienna Senior Living

_*Excellent opportunity to work at two of our beautiful Sienna Senior Living Communities.*_

_*Lake Country Lodge Retirement and Care Community is only two minutes from the Okanagan Highway, Lake Country Lodge is on a quiet street in the Winfield region of Lake Country.*_


_*Lakeview Lodge Care Community is situated on a tree-lined street, and with a perfect view of rolling grass-covered hills, Lakeview Lodge has a cottage-feel while maintaining all the conveniences of the city. Our care community is situated in West Kelowna, minutes from the Okanagan Highway.*_

_*Lake Country: *__2.5 hours ever 2 weeks_
_*Lakeview Lodge : *__9 hours per week_



_*Wage: *__$55.00 hour_

If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!

The _*Registered Dietitian*_ is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.

As a Registered Dietitian your typical day will impact in the following ways:
* Planning, organizing, directing and evaluating residents’ nutritional care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
* Providing nutritional care including assessments, reassessments and develops appropriate nutrition interventions in consultation with the interdisciplinary team.
* Developing Therapeutic menus for special diets not included in the Therapeutic menu extensions.
* Identifying risk related to nutrition care, dietary services and hydration.
* Implementing interventions to mitigate and manage nutrition and hydration risk.
* Providing nutrition/dietary counseling or education for residents and/or their caregivers, family members or substitute decision makers for the purpose of supporting optimum resident nutrition care.
* Performing other duties as assigned.



Must haves:
* Degree from an accredited Food and Nutrition university program.
* Member of College of Dietitians of Ontario/British Columbia.
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Long Term Care.
* Demonstrated knowledge of Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care dietary and nutrition regulations.
* Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate interventions in nutritional care for Long Term Care setting needs including but not limited to dementia, dysphagia, tube feeding, weight management, wound treatment, diabetes, renal disease, food allergies and intolerances.
* All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.

Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.


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Job Type: Contract



Salary: $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 9 per week

Benefits:
* Dental care
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee stock purchase plan
* Extended health care
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Paid time off
* Profit sharing
* RRSP match
* Stock options
* Vision care
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday


Experience:
* Registered Dietitian: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:
* Westbank, BC V4T 3L3 (required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Westbank, BC V4T 3L3: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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