We are looking for a consulting registered dietitian to support a Long-term care (LTC) home located in the Niagara-on-the-Lake area for 1 days per week indefinitely.

Details:

Approximately 1 days. every week.
Ongoing contract
Onsite
Day shift
Part time
Yearly compensation range: $10,320 to $12,900

Responsibilities

The Registered Dietitian (RD) will oversee resident nutrition/hydration care, assessing and documenting status regularly. They will develop care plans for new residents and continuously evaluate and modify all care plans.

The RD provides:

• Counseling and education
• Monitors high-risk residents
• Develops interventions
• Reviews and approves seasonal menus (including therapeutic and texture-modified diets)
• Participates in care conferences with interdisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate quality improvement in nutrition, food services, and dining, and
• Provide in-service education to staff

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian, eligible for membership with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Liability insurance (required)
• Negative T.B. screening within last 6 months (required)
• Negative vulnerable persons police check within last 6 months (required)
• At least 2 COVID-19 vaccine doses (required)
• Experience in long-term care setting is an asset
• Experience with RAI MDS 2.0 and familiarity with the software PointClickCare is an asset

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Continuous mentorship and support
• We are dedicated to supporting and mentoring new graduates and Dietitians new to the sector
• Dietitians are also provided with opportunities for professional development
• More opportunities to work with us

How Being a Consulting RD Works

Consulting dietitians are self employed. This means they track their own hours and invoice Orange Lily Group at the end of each month. It also means they get these benefits:

Higher hourly pay: Contractors can often charge greater hourly rates than their employed counterparts.
Freedom: You can have complete freedom to choose how many clients you maintain.
Supplemental Income: Consulting for Orange Lily Group provides an excellent source of additional income. If you are looking for some supplemental hours each month but still need time for other parts of your life then LTC is a good opportunity to generate extra income.
Improve your entrepreneurship skills: Working in LTC is like having guaranteed clients every month. This is great for improving your skills with invoicing, networking, while building up your business skills.

The Ideal Registered Dietitian for LTC

♥ A Dietitian Who Is Empathetic to Their Client’s Unique Needs

Dietitians in LTC work with the same individuals over multiple years, making it the perfect opportunity to develop relationships that will direct their practice for years to come. Someone who practices a person centered approach will fit into LTC nicely.

♥ A Dietitian Who Has a Diverse Skill Set, Including a Passion for Food

While providing residents with nutrition and hydration care, Dietitians have many opportunities to help residents meet their unique nutritional needs. Dietitians will help residents through chronic disease management, dysphagia management, wound care, and palliative care.

Dietitians will collaborate with the kitchen staff, inform seasonal menu choices, and ensure a pleasurable dining experience. Those who enjoy working with the food service department will participate in recipe testing, auditing, budget and inventory management, and be able to make connections with food manufacturers.

♥ A Dietitian Who Enjoys Working as Part of an Interdisciplinary Team

Dietitians are key members of the care team, as such, they collaborate with the various disciplinary departments, including the home’s nursing, therapy, and recreation departments.

♥ A Dietitian Who Has Strong Documentation Skills

Documentation is a core aspect of the job. Those with strong communication skills will be able to organize and track resident care through their detailed documentation. On an ongoing basis, Dietitians will assess residents, put interventions in place and maintain current care plans. Those who are able to effectively communicate through documentation will be able to achieve a high level of care.

♥ A Dietitian With a Love of Education

A Dietitian who is an educator at heart will love working in long-term care. Dietitians will often provide nutrition counselling and education for residents, their caregivers, family members or substitute decision makers. In addition, there are many opportunities to mentor dietetic interns, nursing and food service students, as well as volunteers. An effective educator will be able to support optimum resident nutrition care.

About Us

At Orange Lily Group, our vision is to create nourished, happy and inspired communities in long-term care. We are committed to improving the quality of life for individuals in long-term care homes by providing innovative, sustainable, and compassionate nutrition services. We believe that by connecting with our clients and residents, acting with integrity, respecting their dignity, and empowering them to make informed decisions, we can make a meaningful impact on their lives.

Our guiding principles are the foundation of the culture at Orange Lily Group. These principles are expressed as the acronym C.A.R.E.which stands for C_onnect, Act with integrity, Respect, and E_mpower. We extend these values, not only to our clients but to everyone we work with.