Dietician (Vernon/Salmon Arm)

Internal Closing Date: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is recruited.

Good Samaritan Canada
Vernon, BC and Salmon Arm

BC Handbook Para Medical

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The Opportunity

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time 0.69 FTE

Hours of Work: 0800-1600 This position will work between two sites - Vernon and Salmon Arm

Wages: $33.23 - $41.44

Reporting to the Site Manager, the Clinical Dietitian provides high quality nutrition support to Long Term Care/Complex Care residents. The Clinical Dietitian is primarily responsible for nutrition and dysphagia assessments, and development and maintenance of a nutrition care plan for residents, taking into account the resident’s needs and values while using the best evidence available to make decisions. The Clinical Dietitian advocates for residents to ensure they receive optimal nutrition and hydration care by providing education to residents, families and staff as needed while participating or initiating nutrition-focused quality improvement/assurance activities.

A university degree in Food and Nutrition including current, active registration with the Provincial College of Dietitians (Alberta or British Columbia). Restricted Activity A through the College of Dietitians of BC (BC Dietitians only). Additional training in dysphagia and strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel) are also reqiured. Sound clinical nutrition knowledge and skills in areas relevant to eldercare. Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner. Health related work experience, primarily in the long-term care field is required.

Who we are:

At The Good Samaritan Society, Good Samaritan Canada, and Good Samaritan Delta View Care Centre, we believe that our employees are our number one asset. Since 1949, we have been providing excellence in complex/long term care, assisted/supportive living, and other specialized care services for the elderly and those with developmental and physical support requirements. We could not do what we do without our dedicated and committed employees.

What we can offer you:

• Work/life balance
• Learning and development opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Mileage expense reimbursement (where applicable)
• Pension and benefits for eligible employees
• Paid vacation time for eligible employees
• Discounted services with many of our local businesses
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee recognition events

Requirements:

• A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and Clearance Letter prior to the hire date.
• A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

COVID-19 Immunization Requirements

As an employer with a strong commitment to health and safety, GSS/GSC is taking every reasonable step to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its employees, resident/clients/individuals and public from the hazard of COVID-19. As per the GSS Immunization of Workers for COVID-19 Policy (for Alberta) and the Provincial Health Officer order for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination (for BC), all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. All offers of employment will be conditional on the applicant providing proof of vaccination. Proof of vaccination requires a government-issued QR Code or document confirming COVID-19 vaccination.

COVID-19 Immunization: Proof of full immunization against COVID-19. Full immunization status is achieved when 14 days have passed after the second dose of a two-dose vaccine, or the first dose of a single-dose vaccine.

We thank all applicants, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted for an interview.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: $33.23-$41.44 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vernon, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Registered Dietitian: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location

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