dietitian, registered

At Get Well Family Health Team, we are committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centered primary care through an interprofessional model. Our team of physicians, nurses, interdisciplinary health professionals, and administrative staff work together to enhance the health and well-being of individuals and families in our community. Position Summary We are seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) to join our Family Health Team. In collaboration with the medical physician, the RD will provide individualized dietary and nutrition counseling and advice, support chronic disease management, and contribute to health promotion initiatives. This role involves both one-on-one patient care and group education, in collaboration with the broader care team. Responsibilities: * Provide registered dietitian services * Conduct dietary consultations * Provide and counsel clients on a dietary management plan for their medical conditions * Counsel clients on supplements * Communicating effectively with patients to ensure proper treatment and therapy. * Design and manage various lifestyle management programs as a contributor within the registered dietitian scope of practice. * Management of various chronic disease and preventative medical visits within the scope of practice of a registered dietitian. * Interact with patients in person, telephone, or online when communicating information regarding clinic, organization, programs and products. * Make presentations on health related matters to patients and the public. * Produce reports required for patient care, organizational reporting, and quality improvement. * Write nutrition and diet related articles for the organization's website and publications. * Convey messages accurately and appropriately from medical professionals, staff and patients. * Participate in the organization's Intake, Triage, and Chronic Disease management programs and services. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the clinic/organization?s record systems (including but not limited to the electronic medical record, databases etc.) within reasonable timelines consistent with the College of Dietitians of Ontario. * Communicate with difficult patients and family with a calm, personable, and reassuring manner. * Tidying clinic rooms before seeing patients. * Post information and updates on clinic sanctioned social media and websites regarding the clinic and health according to established Policies, Procedures and Guidelines. * Abide by the clinic/organization Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, and Code of Conduct. * Attend staff meetings. * Be willing and able to be trained, to expand scope of work, and to train others. Qualifications: * Cantonese or Mandarin speaking preferred. * Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) designation preferred. * Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or equivalent. * Completion of a Dietitians of Canada?accredited internship/practicum program or equivalent, preferably with a community focus. * Registered and in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario; eligibility for membership with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and Dietitians of Canada. * Minimum three years of relevant experience, or at least two years as a Registered Dietitian in a community-based health organization. * Strong understanding of the social, economic, environmental, and cultural factors influencing nutrition and health. * Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. * Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities. * Demonstrated experience in health promotion program planning and implementation. * Familiarity with client-centered and self-management approaches to chronic disease prevention and management is an asset. * Current CPR/First Aid certification. * Fluent in English, additional languages reflecting the community (e.g., Cantonese, Mandarin, Farsi, Korean and Tagalog) are an asset. * Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and