Let us welcome you home to the Hamlets in Penticton BC
Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Living communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.
Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.
This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honor to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavors.
Position Summary
As the Registered Dietitian, you will support resident nutritional health and individualized dietary care within our Community. Reporting to the General Manager, you will complete assessments, develop personalized nutrition plans, and collaborate with nursing and care teams to ensure best practices are followed. This role provides clinical recommendations, education, and guidance to support resident well-being in alignment with regulatory standards and Optima Living policies.
Responsibilities:
Provide dietary services in accordance with company guidelines and federal and provincial laws and regulations.
Complete assessments of our Residents and adapt nutritional plans as needed.
Implement personalized nutrition strategies.
Deliver client nutrition recommendations to nurses and aides.
Provide nutrition education and counseling for patients.
Attend Care Conferences of residents and participate in site-specific clinical meetings as required
What you need to succeed:
Registered and in good standing with the College of Dieticians of BC.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors, and operational partners to uphold our Optima Living values.
Experience as a consultant dietician is considered an asset
CSNM (Canadian Society of Nutrition Management) would be an asset
Conditions of Employment
Completion of First Aid
Clear Police Information Check
Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
