Dietitian – Independent Contractor Barn swallow Place Community, Elmira ON
At Sienna Senior Living, our commitment to enhancing the daily lives of our residents extends far beyond clinical care. We are proud to foster a purpose-driven culture that places happiness, dignity, and well-being at the heart of everything we do. As a Dietitian, you will play a vital role in supporting our homes through expert nutritional leadership, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and meaningful engagement with residents — centered on cultivating happiness in daily life!
We are currently seeking an exceptional individual to fill a key Dietitian role — someone who will serve as a trusted partner and advocate for resident well-being. In this role, you will plan, direct, and evaluate individualized nutrition care in close collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, providing comprehensive assessments, reassessments, and evidence-based interventions.
What You Will be Doing:- Develop specialized therapeutic menus, proactively identify and manage nutrition and hydration risks
- Provide nutritional care including assessments, reassessments and develop appropriate nutrition interventions in consultation with the interdisciplinary team.
- Provide meaningful education and counseling to residents and their families — ensuring each resident receives safe, personalized, and compassionate nutritional care that enhances dignity, comfort, and quality of life.
- Completed Degree from an accredited Food and Nutrition university program.
- Member of College of Dietitians of Ontario/British Columbia.
- 2 years’ or more experience in a Long Term Care.
- Knowledge of Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care dietary and nutrition regulations.
- Knowledge of appropriate interventions in nutritional care for Long Term Care setting needs
- Experience with dementia, dysphagia, tube feeding, weight management, wound treatment, diabetes, renal disease, food allergies and intolerances.
- Sienna Senior Living is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and residents feel like they belong. We seek applicants with diverse backgrounds and have a wide range of abilities. Sienna provides an accessible candidate experience.
- You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check and/or Criminal Record Check applicable to the appropriate province
- Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen and assess applicants for this position.
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