POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Director of Nutrition and Support Services manages the operation of all dietary services to provide optimal nutrition for residents and the laundry and housekeeping services of both Rosecrest Communities (The Sagewood in Lower Sackville & The Magnolia in Enfield). The Director also manages the administrative and operational activities of the Food Services Department.

Standards/Scope of practice

- Develop and revise menus and recipes, including nutrition analysis when needed.

- Develop and implement nutrition care policies.

- Maintains continuing education to keep practice current by attending relevant professional meetings, conferences, etc.

- Attends team meetings, resident council, family council, special events, joint occupational health and safety, professional advisory committee.

- Chairs community assistant meetings.

- Sets standards, goals, and objectives for the Nutrition and Support Service Departments.

- Establishes and maintains standards for quality service.

- Creates and updates job descriptions for support services staff positions.

- Determines employee work schedules and routines as well as training needs to ensure appropriate support service provision to all residents, staff, and visitors.

- Responsible for discipline and dismissal of staff when necessary.

- Evaluates staff performance through daily observation, provides feedback for improvement and summarizes information in yearly performance appraisals.

- Assists in completing accident/incident reports with person involved.

- Establishes and maintains sanitary and safe working conditions.

- Prepares and submits departmental budget including labour, food, supplies, and capital equipment recommendations.

- Administers approved budget, utilizing effective cost controls.

- Recommends and oversees purchasing of food, kitchen, laundry and housekeeping supplies and equipment.

- Participates in the planning of renovations affecting the support services department.

- Work to create a culture of safety for all.

Other related duties may apply

QUALIFICATIONS

- Registered Dietitian with Nova Scotia College of Dietitians & Nutritionists.

- Member of Dietitians of Canada an asset.

- Experience in Long Term Care preferred

- Good research and analysis skills

- Good organizational skills

- Excellent interpersonal skills

- Excellent oral and written communication skills

- Good computer skills