Clinical Dietitian (Long Term Care Services)

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Description JOB SUMMARY: Within the context of a client and family-centred framework and continuum based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision and values of the organization including Indigenous Cultural Safety, cultural humility and anti-racism principles, coordinates the delivery of clinical nutrition services to a resident population with varying physical and cognitive disabilities. Participates as member of the interdisciplinary care team in the development and evaluation of specified nutrition care plans for residents. Applies knowledge, skill and clinical experience to assess, develop and evaluate nutrition care plans and monitor outcomes. Provides recommendations based on assessment and medical conditions regarding oral and/or enteral nutrition support regimes. Prepares progress notes and reports in Resident’s Health Record. Provides counselling and education to residents that facilitate optimal nutrition intake and support health maintenance. Monitors the resident’s nutritional status and the delivery of nutrition services to ensure nutritious meals are available to the residents in a timely and appropriate manner an...