Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a member of the Clinical Team, the Dietitian consults with and advises the Dietary Manager and Director of Care concerning nutrition and hydration program needs. The Dietitian is responsible for nutritional assessment, nutritional care planning, implementation and follow-up for residents.

• Completes nutritional assessments for each resident using RAI MDS 2.0 as required,
• Determines an individualized resident’s diet and other nutritional interventions to meet his or her needs by involving the resident, family members and care team
• Develops, implements and evaluates nutritional care plans that includes identification of nutritional concerns, goals and interventions for all residents
• Maintains excellent communication with the Dietary Manager regarding the changing needs of the residents
• Reviews the two seasonal menus for nutritional adequacy and provides approval in writing
• Educates residents, family members, and team members regarding nutrition and hydration recommendations
• Acts as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team, acts as a representative for Extendicare, through participation in regional and professional activities as appropriate
• Participates on interdisciplinary committees related to resident care, facility operation and Quality indicators as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Dietitian, eligible for membership with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Extensive knowledge of geriatric nutrition
• 3-5 years experience in long-term care setting preferred
• Proficiency with computer applications Microsoft Office and internet. Experience with RAI MDS 2.0 desirable, familiarity with software PointClickCare an asset
• Excellent organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety practices, principles and legislation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential
• Customer-focused attitude, with demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective team relationships with staff and residents

Time Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.​

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We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

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Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.​

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.​

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Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.​