registered dietitian (RD)

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• On-site customer service

Responsibilities

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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Registration with provincial or territorial authorities

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience

• Consulting
• Food services

Area of specialization

• Clinical dietetics

Additional information

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

Benefits

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Parking available