Silverado Creek - Part Time Dietitian

Job title: Silverado Creek - Part Time Dietitian

Dietitian (0.6 FTE Part-Time) Silverado Creek Seniors Community | Calgary, Alberta

Flexible Work Schedule | Meaningful Resident Relationships | Supportive Interdisciplinary Team Are you a Registered Dietitian looking for a role that offers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of seniors? At Silverado Creek Seniors Community, we recognize that today's healthcare professionals are seeking more than just a job. We offer a flexible part-time opportunity that allows you to balance your professional commitments with your personal priorities while building meaningful relationships with residents and their families. As our Dietitian, you will play an integral role in enhancing resident health, wellness, and quality of life through individualized nutritional care and collaboration with an experienced interdisciplinary team.

Why Join Silverado Creek? Flexible Scheduling

• 0.6 FTE Part-Time position
• Flexibility to schedule portions of your hours during evenings and weekends
• Opportunity to create a work schedule that supports work-life balance while meeting resident needs Meaningful and Rewarding Work
• Develop ongoing relationships with residents and families
• Make a direct impact on resident health, comfort, and quality of life
• Support healthy aging through evidence-based nutritional care Collaborative Team Environment
• Work alongside nurses, physicians, rehabilitation professionals, dining services, and leadership teams
• Be recognized as a valued clinical expert within the community
• Participate in resident-centred care planning and quality improvement initiatives A Values-Based Organization
• Join a family-owned and operated seniors living organization committed to dignity, respect, excellence, and compassion
• Be part of a growing organization dedicated to empowering residents to live their best lives

About the Role

Reporting to the Support Services Manager, the Dietitian is responsible for providing clinical nutrition services that support resident health, safety, and satisfaction while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and Park Place Seniors Living standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nutritional assessments upon admission and annually, or as required.
• Collaborate with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Conduct swallowing assessments and provide recommendations regarding diet textures, meal assistance techniques, and safety precautions.
• Provide nutrition counselling and education to residents and families.
• Recommend and monitor nutrition interventions and dietary supplements for residents experiencing weight loss, wounds, or other nutritional concerns.
• Monitor resident weight trends and complete follow-up assessments and care plan revisions as needed.
• Maintain accurate nutrition documentation, including assessments, care plans, progress notes, MDS documentation, RAPs, and related tracking requirements.
• Support food service quality initiatives and collaborate with the Support Services Manager to enhance resident satisfaction and dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
• Active registration and good standing with the College of Dietitians of Alberta.
• Experience working with older adults, long-term care, supportive living, or assisted living populations is considered an asset.
• Strong assessment, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Minimum two years of related experience preferred.

Ideal for Dietitians Seeking:

• Semi-retirement or a reduced work schedule
• A second position to complement an existing practice
• Flexibility around family commitments
• Evening and weekend scheduling options
• A meaningful clinical role with greater autonomy and continuity of care