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Title posted on CareerBeacon - Dietician, Transitional Care
Posted on October 26, 2024 by Employer details Shannex
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Job Number: J1024-0813 Job Title: Dietician, Transitional Care Job Category: Allied Health Professionals (Dietitian, PT, OT, Social Work) Job Type: Permanent Full Time Work Location: West Bedford Transitional Care Centre Number of Positions: 1 Share Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Job Description If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work ? they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living?. We are searching for a Dietician to join our new West Bedford Transitional Care Centre team based in Bedford, Nova Scotia. The Dietician provides clinical dietetic services to the residents as part of the Interdisciplinary Team. The transitional care model supports NSH patients/families who require additional time, services, and support to transition back to home/community, by providing an alternate space with intentional programming, building design, and resource allocation to increase the probability of returning to their previous living situation. Meaningful Benefits You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you've made a measured difference in the lives of our patients. Additional benefits include: Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program Life, travel, and other insurances Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through Consult Plus Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance Free onsite parking Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safetyAbout you As the successful candidate, you have: Undergraduate degree in Human Nutrition with completion of approved Dietetic Internship Program. Membership in professional association. Experience in the provision of clinical dietetic services. Undergraduate degree in Human Nutrition with completion of approved Dietetic Internship Program. Knowledge of nutritional problems and concerns of resident population. Knowledge of therapeutic meal planning. CPR Certified Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, both verbally and in writing. Works and communicates with internal and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service. Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Asset: Previous long term care experience an asset. About the role Assists in the development of menus in accordance with therapeutic nutrition guidelines. Assesses clients' nutritional status on admission and at least semi-annually; reviews monthly weights and follows up as required. Completes texture modification assessments on referral; participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Addresses clients' individual dietary concerns. Monitors use of nutritional supplements using the "Shannex Nutritional Supplement Tools" and makes adjustments as necessary. Develops and establishes policies and objectives consistent with those of the organization and department to ensure achievement of clinical goals. Manages expenditures and works to ensure compliance with approved budget. Collects and enters appropriate data into Computriti- LocationBedford, NS
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- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #2118033
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