Dietitian - Adult

VHA Home HealthCare

$80K — $130K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant clinical experience
  • Valid Driver's License with vehicle access
  • Compassionate and empathetic demeanor
  • Self-driven and able to work independently
  • Skilled in managing caseloads
  • Proficient with electronic documentation systems
  • Ability to deliver virtual care effectively

Responsibilities

  • Prepare client reports for analysis by health professionals
  • Develop plans and presentations for clients and caregivers regarding dietary goals
  • Educate staff on healthy eating and nutrition
  • Support diverse interventions including failure to thrive and diabetes management
  • Assist patients in understanding their health conditions and special dietary needs
  • Enhance safe client care through skill development and quality improvement

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits and pension plan for eligible employees
  • Education and professional development compensation
  • Extensive orientation and ongoing training opportunities
  • Access to mentorship and peer support
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Employee and family assistance program
  • Wellness resources for staff
  • Exclusive perks and discounts
  • Participation in staff events and activities
Full Job Description
Pay Range

Estimated annual earning potential: $80,000-$130,000.

Actual earnings may vary based on availability and service volumes

VHA's Dietitian is responsible for assessing and providing consultation, recommendations of dietetic interventions to adults, geriatric and/or pediatric group of clients in their homes using evidence-based best practice. They will ensure coordinated delivery of care through ongoing communication with the client care team regarding plans and schedules for interventions, problem solve in collaboration with the client and care team to create opportunities for more independence and promote VHA's core beliefs and values.

Key Areas of Accountability

VHA's Dietitians have the following key areas of accountability, but not limited to:
  • Prepares client reports for health professionals to analyze for treatment.
  • Prepares plans and presentations for clients and their caregivers to provide thorough information on their diet as well as their goals.
  • Educates internal and external staff members about healthy eating and proper nutrition.
  • Supports the following areas of intervention: failure to thrive, dysphasia, feeding problems, enteral feeding, diabetes, cancer, GI disorders, weight management, and palliative care.
  • Helps patients coming to terms with their illness and advise about special and time-specific diets.
  • Supports safe client care through the development of knowledge and skills in accordance with our principles of continuous quality improvement.


Required Qualifications:
  • Member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
  • Minimum 2 years clinical experience (optimal)
  • Valid Driver's License with access to a vehicle
  • Compassionate and empathetic
  • Self-driven with ability to work independently
  • Skilled in caseload management
  • Skilled at electronic documentation
  • Able to provide virtual care


What makes VHA's compensation unique?
  • Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
  • Compensation for education and professional development
  • VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career
  • Mentorship and peer support
  • Career development opportunities
  • Employee and family assistance program
  • Wellness resources
  • Perks & discounts
  • Staff & service provider events


How to Apply?

Our online application should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.

Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received. We'll only be contacting those selected for further discussion.

In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we're passionate about providing spectacular care.

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