Mon Sheong Foundation Looking for Supervisor, Nutrition and Dietary Services at Scarborough, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Full-Time, Non-Bargaining Unit

Position Summary

Reporting to the Administrator of the Home, the incumbent is responsible for the overall operation of the Nutrition and Dietary department to ensure a high level of nutritional care for residents and quality assurance of all the meal services. The Nutrition and Dietary Services staff will be under the incumbent’s supervision.

Main Duties

• Develop nutritional care programs for residents, including nutritional screening and assessment protocols to identify and monitor residents at moderate and low nutritional risk levels.
• Monitor all procedures for resident meal service to ensure the required standards are maintained.
• Establish coding for RAI programs and creation of RAP reports.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the Continuous Quality Improvement Plan for the Nutrition and Dietary Services.
• Assist in menu planning, catering functions and nutrient analysis.
• Maintain the resident database and generate associated reports and labels.
• Supervise the daily activities of Nutrition and Dietary Services including the supervision of staff assigned to the area.
• Control inventory purchases for good items to be purchased from regulated and approved sources.
• Organize and participate in in-service training activities as appropriate.
• Other duties might be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Food and Nutrition Management from a recognized Community College or University.
• Current membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management.
• One-year working experience in long-term care facility; supervisory experience required.
• Solid knowledge of therapeutic nutrition as it relates to the needs of the long-term care population.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Genuine interest in caring of the elderly and the disabled.
• Ability to work independently without supervision and exercise initiative and judgment.
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team to ensure the well-being of long- term care residents.
• Good knowledge of the dietary needs of Chinese residents in the LTC (Long-term Care) facility.
• Proficiency in oral and written English; ability to speak Cantonese/Mandarin is preferred.

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS

Mon Sheong Foundation has mandated a COVID-19 vaccination policy in place. As a condition of employment, all new hires will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or documentation prior to employment start.

At Mon Sheong, we will provide you with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and appropriate training, as well as daily infection prevention screening of clients and workers, prior to visits, to help prevent exposures to COVID-19.