About this role
Dietitian – Independent Contractor - Permanent Part Time
Norfinch Care Community - North York, 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.
Who You Are:
• 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.
What you need to Know:
• 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.