Dietitian

About Optima Living
Founded in 2007 by two friends inspired by their families’ dementia journeys, Optima Living was created to provide a more home-like experience in seniors housing and care. 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.

All 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.

Responsibilities

• Develops and monitors nutrition care standards including menus for residents on regular and therapeutic diets.
• Consults with residents and the care team regarding dietary habits, therapeutic diets and overall nutrition.
• Conducts move in and routine resident assessments in accordance with organizational policy.
• Documents assessments, dietary evaluations and consultations in resident health care records.
• Attends resident care conferences and high-risk meetings as needed.
• Evaluates resident nutritional needs and advises the interdisciplinary team on safe, individualized dietary plans.
• Completes all required audits as per the audit schedule.
• Conducts nutrition education and training for residents and team members as needed.
• Promptly reports unsafe conditions, incidents, or concerns to supervisor, General Manager or Health & Safety Committee.
• Identifies maintenance issues and reports them following established maintenance procedures.
• Responds promptly during emergency codes in alignment with organizational standards and protocols.
• Contributes to quality improvement initiatives by sharing ideas and providing feedback.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Ensures adherence to infection control policies and procedures through regular audits, observations, and investigations.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of resident medical and personal information in accordance with privacy legislation.
• Completes orientation upon hire and annual mandatory education as assigned.
• Supports other team members through their orientation process.
• Respects and upholds the Resident Bill of Rights and the Assisted Living Rights of Residents.
• Participates in team meetings and stays informed on relevant internal communications.
• Performs other duties as required to support operational needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate of a recognized Nutrition and Dietetics program.
• Registered in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Alberta.
• Experience as a consultant dietitian is an asset.
• Experience in a residential care or mental health environment is an asset.
• Proven ability to develop nutrition programs and apply critical thinking to dietary planning.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Communicates in an approachable and respectful manner with the temperament to deal tactfully and cooperatively in all interactions.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to present professional documents with clarity.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively organize, prioritize and problem solve.
• Ability to manage and resolve difficult and challenging situations effectively and respectfully.
• Experienced in crisis intervention.
• Physical and mental ability to carry out the duties of the position including adherence to provincial health legislation.
• Ability to safely operate equipment according to established protocols.
• Computer literacy skills required.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.

Conditions of Employment

• Clear Police Information Check
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
• Successful completion of all mandatory Provincial Health Requirements
• Active Food Safe Certification