Registered Dietitian (Rd)

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home
• On-site customer service
• Private clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop, administer and supervise nutrition and food preparation and service programs
• Evaluate nutritional status of individuals and provide nutrition guidance and consulting to health professionals, individuals, dietetic interns, community groups, government and the media
• Plan, evaluate and conduct nutrition education programs and develop educational materials for various audiences
• Analyze current scientific nutritional studies, conduct research and evaluate program effectiveness to improve the nutritional value, taste, appearance and preparation of food
• Aid in the prevention and/or treatment of inadequate nutrition
• Determine nutritional needs of patients and plan, implement and evaluate normal and therapeutic menus to maintain and enhance general health

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Registration with provincial or territorial authorities

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Clinical dietetics

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Wellness program