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What began as a personal mission has grown into one of Western Canada’s leading senior living and continuing care providers. Today, Optima Living offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Long-Term Care, Brain Health, and Memory Care across Alberta and British Columbia. Our innovative approach includes Spark, Your Wellness, Your Way; our proprietary brain health and care model. As the only Top 10 Canadian senior living and care provider focused exclusively on Western Canada, we proudly serve more than 6,000 residents. Guided by our North Star, Let us welcome you home™, we are committed to People, Place, and Community. With a resident-first philosophy and a focus on innovation, we are redefining aging with purpose creating communities where seniors live with dignity, connection, and joy.Position Summary Under the direction of the General Manager, the Dietitian supports resident health and well-being through personalized nutrition assessments, menu planning, and dietary care. Working with the care team, this role ensures residents receive safe, balanced, and enjoyable meals that promote overall wellness and quality of life. \nAll duties and responsibilities are carried out in alignment with Optima Living’s mission, vision, and values, promoting person-centered care by respecting the uniqueness, dignity, and self-determination of residents to promote maximum personal and functional independence. These duties are performed within the framework of established organizational policies and procedures, industry best practices, while adhering to applicable regulations and standards. \nResponsibilities\nDevelops and monitors nutrition care standards including menus for residents on regular and therapeutic diets.\nConsults with residents and the care team regarding dietary habits, therapeutic diets and overall nutrition.\nConducts move in and routine resident assessments in accordance with organizational policy.\nDocuments assessments, dietary evaluations and consultations in resident health care records.\nAttends resident care conferences and high-risk meetings as needed.\nEvaluates resident nutritional needs and advises the interdisciplinary team on safe, individualized dietary plans.\nCompletes all required audits as per the audit schedule. \nConducts nutrition education and training for residents and team members as needed.\nPromptly reports unsafe conditions, incidents, or concerns to supervisor, General Manager or Health & Safety Committee.\nIdentifies maintenance issues and reports them following established maintenance procedures.\nResponds promptly during emergency codes in alignment with organizational standards and protocols.\nContributes to quality improvement initiatives by sharing ideas and providing feedback.\nDemonstrates knowledge of and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.\nEnsures adherence to infection control policies and procedures through regular audits, observations, and investigations.\nMaintains strict confidentiality of resident medical and personal information in accordance with privacy legislation.\nCompletes orientation upon hire and annual mandatory education as assigned.\nSupports other team members through their orientation process.\nRespects and upholds the Resident Bill of Rights and the Assisted Living Rights of Residents.\nParticipates in team meetings and stays informed on relevant internal 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