Registered Dietitian

We are currently hiring  Registered Dietitians  to be part of a dedicated and specialized team that will deliver a integrated, one team, community care model for the  Mississauga  community. 

With over 40 years of experience,  Spectrum Health Care  is a leading provider of innovative home health care including specialized and compassionate integrated care models. Working in lockstep with health system partners, our skilled team supports people and their families throughout their care journey.

We offer the most competitive wages, paid sick days, pension, weekend premiums and the opportunity to make a real impact.

If you are a Registered Dietitian who wants to be part of bringing integrated care to Mississauga and are passionate about caring for patients in their care journey, we want you on our team!

Job Description

• Assesses the dietary unique to each person and family, considering the social determinants of health, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, language, religion, age, ability and their preferences 
• Assesses the person’s and caregivers’ skills and need for dietary education and supports 
• Creates a holistic, person-centred plan, acknowledging the psychosocial impact of changing nutritional requirements and dietary intake
• Provides education, advice and practical strategies to the person and caregivers regarding the management of dietary related symptoms, including anorexia, cachexia, dysphagia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea and taste changes, management of enteral and parenteral nutrition support
• Engages in dysphagia assessment and management 
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including but not limited to physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, personal support workers, social workers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists. 
• Contributes to interdisciplinary team meetings and participates in care planning conferences 

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in an accredited Food & Nutrition program 
• Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario required 
• Member in good standing with the Dietitians of Canada preferred 
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience working as a Registered Dietitian 
• Experience working in a community setting
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of an integrated health care team, with an emphasis on collaborative care planning
• Valid Ontario driver's license and a reliable vehicle
• Compensation is based on experience. Pay per visit model (Visit rate range $55 - $70) 

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Additional Information

This position is a current vacancy

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We thank all applicants, however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

If you require accommodation because of disability through the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at (View email address on jobs.smartrecruiters.com) for assistance.

Spectrum Health Care is committed to fostering, cultivating and building a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization. We strive to attract, engage and develop a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve and we know a diverse workforce is key to the growth and success of our organization.