Nutrition Manager

Long Term Care Homes

About Us

Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 430,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

Job Description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Administrator, the Nutrition Manager is responsible for providing safe, resident focused, quality dietary services in the Long Term Care Home to residents/clients while ensuring compliance with Ministry, legislative, and corporate expectations.

Education

Completed post-secondary diploma program in Food Service and Nutrition Management or completion of the Canadian Healthcare Association Food Service and Nutrition Management program or a Registered Dietitian

Updated Safe Food Handlers Certificate through Public Health.

Member in good standing with CSNM (Canadian Society of Nutrition Manager)

Knowledge

At least 3 years of current related experience in a Long Term Care Home

At least 3 years of current related experience in management.

Demonstrated leadership and communication skills is preferred.

Knowledge of computer software applications, including word processing and spreadsheets, preferably Microsoft Office applications.

Knowledge of electronic documentation software

Knowledge of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Homes Act and Regulations; Occupational Health and Safety Act; and the Accreditation Process

Knowledge of Food Premise Act

Responsibilities

Manage the dietary department (25% of time):
Oversees all dietary department related issues

Provides leadership to all areas of the dietary department in line with the divisional operations plan and strategic directions, Departmental and Corporate priorities, and the Council Business Plan.

Supports the Continuous Quality Improvement Program of the Home by completing Inspection Protocols, indicators, annual program evaluations, balanced scorecard and participating in Accreditation related activities. Identify areas for improvement and implement initiatives.

Coordinates the ordering, inventory management, distribution, and appropriate and safe use of supplies and equipment for the dietary department.

Chairs/attends various meetings as required

Supervises the catering for special functions within the organization and for external agencies

Meets and advises new residents of services offered, counseling residents on individual diets which do not require a registered dietitian expertise.

Coordinates and implements the infection control program for the departments

Adherence to legislation/policies and procedures (10% of time):

Ensures policies and procedures are established, implemented, revised, and adhered to for the dietary department

Develops and implements systems and processes that ensure the dietary department is compliant with all elements of the Long Term Care Act and other relevant legislation

Maintains an active presence in the home to ensure the safety and quality of service provision, adherence to policies and procedures, and the effectiveness of systems and processes.

Implements risk management related activities for the dietary department to optimize resident safety and mitigate risk related to training, physical plant, equipment, systems and processes, regulations and legislation.

Ensures compliance in clinical documentation and care planning procedures and various applicable college standards (eg. College of Dietitians). Ensures that documentation of residents’ diets within the dietary department is accurate and up to date, and resident clinical records are updated. Involved in documenting within required time lines for MDS RAI coding, RAPS, and care planning.

Manages people resource planning for the division or operating unit, determining ideal organizational structures, identifying desirable role and skill mix requirements and ensuring ongoing work quality and deliverability of results (25% of time).

Enables results with the organization’s human capital strategy to foster employee engagement.

Directs and provides leadership for the activities and coaching of direct reports, providing work direction, setting priorities, assigning tasks/projects, determining methods and procedures to be used, resolving problems, ensuring results are achieved, and managing staff recruitment, performance, and skill development activities

Ensures alignment and coordination of activity and quality of output between teams under their direction

Ensures focus is service excellence, communication/transparency, innovation, and data integrity and work flow integration.

Ensures staff has the information and resources to make successful plans and decisions.

Ensures all people related issues, including recruitment, grievances and labour relations issues, are aligned to HR and Corporate standards and practices.

Helps to break down barriers to employee success, ensuring collaboration and cooperation with other teams within their division and department

Ensures Occupational Health & Safety policies, programs and practices are implemented, and maintained. This includes workplace inspections, monitoring, accident reporting and investigations, and ensuring any observed hazards or lapses in the functioning of OH&S processes, and other OH&S concerns are responded to promptly.

Ensures all individuals under supervision have been informed of hazards and instructed on the necessary risk control and emergency response measures

Manages and administers annual and multi-year Capital and Operating budgets for which they are delegated authority ensuring support of Council’s objectives, financial transparency and accountability, monitoring budget adherence, identifying and explaining variances, and financial reporting is effectively managed in compliance with corporate financial policies (15% of time).

Administer and approve the acquisition of goods and services for their direct reports in accordance with the procurement policy

Build Relationships (25% of time):
Meets with residents, clients, and/or families to resolve concerns related to the dietary department

Represents the Home in Provincial, Regional, and community planning forums or meetings

Promotes the Home’s image in the community through various methods such as liaison with community organizations, public speaking.

Oversees relationships in the dietary department to ensure all involved are working as “One Team”.

Supports the other managers and Administrator in the Long Term Care Home as needed, in projects and initiatives aimed at improving resident care standards and the operation of the Home.

In absence of the Environmental Manager, provides management support in that department when required

Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and peer managers at the other seven Niagara Region Long Term Care Homes.

As needed, provides meaningful work experiences for student placements. May be involved in evaluating performance.

Manages various contracts related to the dietary department.

Consults with professional staff and agencies to deliver the appropriate services to meet these department’s needs.

Special Requirements

In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Criminal Records Check and submit a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate for the vulnerable sector.

This position requires the incumbent to undergo and pass a Tuberculosis screen as required by the corporation.

This position must maintain the ability to travel in a timely manner to other offices, work locations, or sites as authorized by the Corporation for business travel.

Regional staff strive to enable the strategic priorities of council and the organization through the completion of their work. Staff carry out their work by demonstrating the corporate values of service, honesty, choice, partnership and respect.

Closing Statement

Uncover the wonder of the Niagara Region and join a team dedicated to meeting tomorrow’s challenges TODAY!

Let us know why you would be an excellent team member by submitting your online application.

We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.