JOB SUMMARY
Position: Dietitian, Shapedown Program
Company: PHSA
Job Location: BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, BC
Job type: Part-time, Temporary
Job salary: $33.13–$41.43 an hour
Requisition: # 143103E
WORK PERFORMED
- Utilizing knowledge of pediatric obesity and human metabolism conduct nutrition assessment and develop, document and implement age appropriate nutrition care plans as outlined by the Shapedown nutritional protocols.
- Monitor progress and evaluate and report on results of the plan.
- Make recommendations for changes or adjustments as required.
- Provide comprehensive nutrition counselling for clients of the Shapedown program.
- Provide individual and group teaching sessions including comprehensive nutrition, lifestyle and self-care education to support patients, parents and caregivers.
- Consult and communicate with community based health professionals, hospital staff or staff from other health agencies to enhance and provide continuity of care for assigned patients.
- As a member of the Shapedown team, provide input in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nutrition related services, participate on relevant committees and support the efficient and effective use of resources.
- Document nutrition care plan and recommendations at each stage of the nutrition care process according to established guidelines.
- Complete and maintain appropriate records for activities including workload statistics and patient databases.
- Identify patient’s needs for services and make appropriate referrals, or develop alternate strategies for patient support, education and follow-up care.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduation from an academic program in dietetics approved by the College of Dietitians of British Columbia
- Full registration with the College of Dietitians of BC
- One (1) year recent related experience in the area of pediatric weight management and counselling; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Successful applicant will be required to complete the training required to become a certified Shapedown Weight Management Program provider.
