Dietician
Dietician
Sun Pointe Village, Smith Creek Village, Mill Creek Village
Kelowna, British Columbia Canada, | Full Time
The Opportunity
At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized. As the Dietician, you ensure optimal nutritional care for all residents by conducting assessments, providing ongoing follow-up, and offering professional guidance to the Food Services Department.
About The Role
In this role, you'll spearhead the development, execution, and assessment of residents' nutritional needs, fostering an environment that upholds their autonomy, independence, dignity, and privacy. Your commitment to continual learning and embracing innovation will drive health promotion through a person-centred lens. You'll collaborate closely with the Food Services team to establish and maintain comprehensive records, ensuring adherence to nutritional and therapeutic requirements. Additionally, you'll champion a nutrition and food services audit program in alignment with the Medical Health Officer's standards while leading quality improvement initiatives. Serving as a knowledgeable resource for the community, you'll provide guidance on nutrition, swallowing disorders, caloric intake, and more, facilitating education for team members in partnership with the education team. Located along the beautiful shores of Okanagan Lake, in the heart of stunning Okanagan Valley, Kelowna is an inviting community in which to live and work. Your role will serve our three communities in the Village at Sun Pointe, Mill Creek Village and Smith Creek Village.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition from a recognized university. Dietetic internship from an accredited program.
Current full registration with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia (CDBC) and registration with Restricted Activities A and B.
Two years of recent related long-term care experience or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
Member of or eligible for membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management
Food Safe Certificate.
Current First Aid Certificate
About You
As the Dietician at Baptist Housing, you'll embody our ministry values, serving as a compassionate and respectful ambassador in all interactions. Your service orientation will drive you to consistently meet the unique needs of our residents, demonstrating care and sensitivity. You’ll uphold ethical standards and effectively utilize resources to fulfill our mission. Innovation will be at the core of your approach as you actively seek solutions and introduce positive change. Collaboration and teamwork will be second nature to you as you work alongside colleagues to achieve shared objectives. Your leadership skills will shine through as you provide direction, motivate staff, and act in the best interests of the organization at all times. Your excellent communication and negotiation abilities will further enable you to thrive in this role, making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and the community we serve.
About Us
Baptist Housing provides enhanced living communities and exceptional care to over 2700 seniors in British Columbia. We provide long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and home support in our communities in Kelowna, Vancouver, and Victoria. We serve through a culture of caring where we put the wellness of our residents first in a person-centred approach. We live out a servant leadership model that collaborates in teams and builds strong relationships while exemplifying Christ-like values. We're a committed group of people who bring their whole selves to work, and we're also FUN! We take what we do seriously, but not ourselves. We're affiliated with the Fellowship Pacific Baptist churches.
Compensation & Benefits
The compensation range is $40.75 to $50.87 per hour. You will be welcomed into a warm and supportive work environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.
How To Apply
To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply button', where you can submit your resume with a cover letter and complete the necessary steps to apply for this opportunity. We look forward to reviewing your application.