registered dietitian (RD)

Education:

Bachelor's degree. Human nutrition. Foods, nutrition and related services, other. Restaurant/food services management. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

On-site customer service.

Tasks:

• Administer nutrition plan for food preparation and service programs.
• Conduct research to improve nutritional programs and food service operations.
• 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.
• Monitor the nutritional status of individuals who follow a predetermined nutritional treatment plan.
• 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.
• Evaluate nutritional status of individuals for health professionals or government institutions.
• Plan, evaluate and conduct nutrition education programs and develop educational materials for various audiences.
• Aid in the prevention of inadequate nutrition.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Registration with provincial or territorial authorities.

Area of work experience:

Consulting. Food services.

Area of specialization:

Clinical dietetics.

Security and safety:

• Tuberculosis test.
• Criminal record check.
• Eligible for professional liability insurance.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

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.

Screening questions:

1. Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
2. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
3. Do you have experience working in this field?.
4. Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?.
5. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Employment terms options:

Flexible hours.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Other benefits:

• Team building opportunities.
• Parking available.