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Dietitian

Department : Aakom Kiyii Health Services

Program : Piikani Nation

Address : 1860 15 Ave, Brocket, AB

Contract Time : Part-Time

Shift : Part Time

Pay : $45/ hourly

Summary

Working with a wide range of individuals from prenatal to elderly care primary duties will include planning and providing presentations, individual/group counseling, and education programs to promote healthy living & disease prevention.  The Dietitian will implement and evaluate individualized nutrition care plans to prevent, treat and manage disease and promote a healthier lifestyle.  

Duties of the Dietician/Nutritionist will include (but are not limited to): 

  • Collaborate with AKHS staff to identify community needs 
  • Provided nutrition coaching and expertise one on one to clients within the health center and on accompanied home visits 
  • Complete client nutrition assessments 
  • Develop, implement and evaluate client nutrition care plans.  
  • Plan and provide public health nutrition services and education programs to promote healthy living and disease prevention for clients/groups in facilities or community settings.  
  • Content development (blogs, handouts, presentations, and social media content) 
  • Act as a liaison between Health Care Professionals and the Community  
  • Coordinates activities with AKHS health professionals and interagency departments including: Elders Center, Schools/Daycare/Headstart programs, etc.  
  • Assist AKHS programs in choosing healthier food options   
  • Respects traditional First Nation practice protocol(s) when engaging with Piikani members and clients 

 

Requirements: 

  • Bachelor of Science Degree majoring in Foods and Nutrition or an equivalent from an accredited Canadian University  
  • Two (2) years related experience  
  • Certified Diabetes Educator Certificate would be an asset  
  • Registered with the College of Dietitians of Alberta (CDA) 

Applications MUST include: Cover Letter and Resume send to HR@AKHealthServices.ca 

Applicants will be required to provide the following documents when conducting background checks:  

Degree and other pertinent certifications, Driver’s License (unrestricted Class 5), Recent Intervention and Criminal Record Check 

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through our application form on our website, email hr@akhealthservices.ca or through www.indeed.com    

*DEADLINE: Competition will remain open until suitable candidate is found*