Job description:

Dietitian - Royal Ascot Care Centre

WestCana is looking for strong, experienced  Dietitian with a passion for the elderly to join one of our teams to support our residents in Long Term Care in Vancouver . 

Positions Information:

• Part-time: Days vary, 9:00am - 2:00pm , 25 hours/week
• Wage: $40.00 - $50.00 /hour
• Location of Work: 2455 E Broadway, Vancouver, V5M 1Y1
• NOC 31121

Dietitian Must Haves:

• Graduation with a University Degree in Clinical Food and Nutrition approved by Dietitians of Canada.
• Member in good standing of the College of Dietitians and the Dietitians of Canada.
• Completion of a 1-year Dietetic Internship Program.
• Two years' recent, related experience.
• Possession of Liability Insurance and Reserved Act A for tube feeding.
• Holds and maintains Valid Food Safe Certificate Level 1.
• Passes and complies with Ministry of Justice Criminal record Check upon hire and every 5 years thereafter. 
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written.

Dietitian Responsibilities:

• Reviews menus and performs required audits as required
• Observes the delivery of meals, checks food quality and advises Food Services to ensure all nutritional requirements of residents are met.
• Develops documentation and reporting systems to maintain records and communication regarding nutritional assessments and compliance to therapeutic diet requirements and nutritional care plans including MDS (minimal data set) or PCC Point Click Care assessments of safe practice.
• Provides clinical dietetic support to the multi-disciplinary care planning team by assessing residents' nutritional status and implementing nutritional care plans to meet those needs.
• Conducts resident and family nutrition awareness session as scheduled.
• Communicates any possible practices that will conserve and minimize overuse of products.

What WestCana will offer you:

• A competitive salary.
• Paid vacation and sick entitlement, as we believe in employees’ well being.
• A benefits package that includes Extended Health & Dental Care (Chiropractor, Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, etc), Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program and Out of Country Emergency Care.
• Educational opportunities where we will fund your education, if approved, to help advance your career with us.
• A Talent Management Program where we will grow and develop you into supervisor and managerial roles, if desired.
• Internal opportunities at other locations within our company, since we believe in promoting from within.
• A fun environment with company events and activities. We celebrate site anniversaries, years of service, professional appreciations, staff appreciation events and an annual Holiday party. 

If you are a kind, caring individual who enjoys connecting with and making a difference in the lives of elders – Apply Today: https://westcana.ca/careers/current-postings/

WestCana is positioning itself to become a leader in the Canadian Health Care Industry and know that our success is all thanks to the hardworking and passionate people who make up our team. Find out what our employees think of working with us by clicking here: westcana.ca/careers/employee-testimonials/

*Please note that Healthcare wages are currently being adjusted and topped up by the government currently, February 2023.