Here’s your chance to be a part of our story!  Carewest is one of Calgary’s leaders in exceptional care and we are looking for passionate helpers to join our team.

At Carewest, our mission is to support all clients in maintaining their quality of life as they transition through their health care journey. Our core values of Caring, Relationships, Excellence, Accountability and Teamwork guide how we provide care to those who need it the most.

 

With a strong focus on delivering quality care & safety to our residents & clients we strive to attract innovative thinkers looking for a rewarding career.

 

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Reporting to the Client Service Manager, this position, as part of the interdisciplinary team is responsible for completing comprehensive client assessments considering both client safety and nutritional needs. Key responsibilities include; using comprehensive clinical assessment skill and standard screening/assessment tools to determine appropriate texture and/or therapeutic diet to meet client needs and nutritional requirements. This position develops client care plans that incorporate input from interdisciplinary team members, the client and current clinical knowledge and best practices. In keeping with Carewest policies and practices and Professional College of standards practices, this position is responsible for documenting and maintaining all aspects of nutritional care in a timely and accurate manner. Responsible for other related duties as required.

As a Dietitian I, you may provide nutrition expertise to patients (clients, residents) in various Carewest locations to achieve nutrition and health outcomes. You may be responsible for nutrition assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition care plans. You may plan and provide public health nutrition services and education programs to promote healthy living and disease prevention for clients in facilities or community settings. In this role you are an integrally part of the Food Service Team that works collaboratively with the Food Service Manager and other Team Members in the Department.  The RD is responsible to work with MealSuite; the Diet Software program at Carewest to ensure the clients and residents dietary information is maintained and updated on a regularly basis.  

This position will require travel to all Carewest Sites providing RD coverage for clients and residents.

Shift Times: 0800-1615

We select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and, are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to take their careers to the next level within Carewest.

We are one of Canada’s largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services, and a wide variety of community programs for both seniors and others requiring specialized care. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 3000 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary, and expert community of health care professionals. Our innovative practices allow for optimal opportunities to learn, grow, and excel with us.