Registered Dietitian (Maternity Leave Coverage) (Southlands)

If you’re seeking a meaningful chance to contribute your expertise and make a positive impact in seniors care, we invite you to explore this independent contractor opportunity with The Care Group. We value diversity, inclusivity, and collaboration, and are proud to foster a professional environment that supports growth, teamwork, and excellence in care. The Opportunity: Registered Dietitian Position Type: Temporary Part-time | Maternity Leave Coverage Location: Casa Mia Care Home, Vancouver B.C. Schedule: 2 - 3 days per week (ideally available on Tuesdays for care conferences) Duration: August 2026 - August 2027 Contract Type: Independent Contractor Duties and Responsibilities: - Interview each resident within the first two weeks of admission, then annually, or as required to determine preferences, allergies and therapeutic requirements. - Develop therapeutic and special diets according to resident requirements. - Include documentation of resident interviews and annual assessments in residents' charts. - Inform the Director of Care and Chef of any special requirements or changes to residents' nutritional status. - Provide written documentation for the Inter-disciplinary care planning meetings and attend when requested. - Contribute to the care plan for each resident, documenting dietary needs and requirements. - Provide documentation on the quarterly MDS assessment for each resident. - Represent the interests of the facility when communicating with health care professionals, community workers, staff, families, visitors, and volunteers. Education, knowledge and skill requirements: - Graduation from an accredited school of Dietetics and completion of Dietetic Internship. - A Registered Dietitian under College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC). - Minimum of one year's experience in the food service field and at least six months in a long-term care facility. - Demonstrated ability to communicate with health care professionals, community workers, staff, volunteers, families and visitors. - Knowledge and competency in dysphagia management, enteral nutrition, and nutrition support practices in a long-term care or healthcare setting About us: Casa Mia Care is opening in June 2023. This heritage home will offer 90 long term care beds, consisting of primarily single occupancy rooms. Many with expansive views over the Fraser River. Casa Mia is a storied 1930’s mansion boasting views of gorgeous grounds, the Fraser River, Georgia Straight, and the mountains of Vancouver Island. Casa Mia works in collaboration with the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority to offer funded beds but also has 32 private pay rooms available. #chsj 0byoZk57La Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pjm4a