Full Job Description
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 Dieticians 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 CRS’s compensation unique?
- Compensation for education and professional development
- CRS 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
Note: "VHA Home Healthcare operates as Champlain Rehab Solutions in Greater Ottawa Area in Ontario and is not affiliated with VHA Ottawa in any way".