RD (registered Dietitian)

Work setting

• Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer nutrition plan for food preparation and service programs
• Design a personalized menu for patients
• Determine the appropriate food route when an individual prescription indicates that nutrition is a determining factor in the treatment of the disease
• Determine the nutritional treatment plan
• Develop nutrition plan for food service programs
• Evaluate normal and therapeutic menus to maintain and enhance general health
• Evaluate program effectiveness to improve the nutritional value, taste, appearance and preparation of food
• Monitor the nutritional status of individuals who follow a predetermined nutritional treatment plan
• Provide a complete nutritional assessment
• Provide nutrition guidance and consultation to health professionals, community groups, government or the media
• Evaluate nutritional status of individuals for health professionals or government institutions
• Supervise staff

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Registration with provincial or territorial authorities

Additional information

Security and safety

• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation