dietitian Verified

Work setting

• Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer nutrition plan for food preparation and service programs
• Analyze current scientific nutritional studies to improve nutritional programs
• Design a personalized menu for patients
• Determine the appropriate food route when an individual prescription indicates that nutrition is a determining factor in the treatment of the disease
• Determine the nutritional treatment plan
• Develop nutrition plan for food service programs
• Evaluate normal and therapeutic menus to maintain and enhance general health
• Evaluate program effectiveness to improve the nutritional value, taste, appearance and preparation of food
• Proceed with final removal of a feeding tube
• Provide a complete nutritional assessment
• Provide nutrition guidance and consultation to health professionals, community groups, government or the media
• Treat patients suffering from malnutrition or gastrointestinal disorders
• Plan, evaluate and conduct nutrition education programs and develop educational materials for various audiences

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Registration with provincial or territorial authorities

Additional information

Security and safety

• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Large caseload
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Wellness program