Dietitian - North West Melbourne

Why you should join our Awesome Team!

We are a close-knit business (whilst social distancing) with an open and friendly culture. Our people are at the center of everything we do. We also provide:  

• Flexible working arrangements to suit your needs - strong emphasis on work-life balance, no late nights or weekend work!
• Comprehensive training - company induction and shadowing sessions prior to starting  
• Monthly Professional Development and Social Events
• Paid professional development – for external professional development + professional development leave
• Above Award remuneration + financial incentives
• Free Counselling support through our Employee Assistance Program
• Genuine Career progression and opportunity to reach your full potential - always looking to promote from within
• Well supported team with ongoing individualized mentoring – opportunity to work across various roles and clinical settings i.e. Residential Aged Care and Community.
• Workplace Giving Program and Paid Time off to Volunteer
• Development of ‘hubs’ – designated office space to catch up with colleagues and complete paperwork

The Position 

Our innovative service model focuses on delivering the best clinical outcomes for clients. As an experienced Dietitian with Empower, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of patients across home care in the North Western suburbs of Melbourne. You will:  

• Complete comprehensive nutritional assessments for residents and for clients in their own home through home care packages/NDIS.
• Develop personalized nutrition plans and goals
• Support the dietary requirements of individuals with difficulty swallowing and chewing, bowel and intestinal issues and other complex issues.
• Provide weight management, poor appetite and dysphagia interventions
• Manage food intolerances and allergies
• Provide education on diabetes management
• Educate clients and their families to optimise their ability to live healthy lives within the community
• Work holistically with other allied health professionals to provide a multidisciplinary care plan
• Liaise with service providers to ensure effective communication
• Ensure caseload and documentation are timely and completed at a high standard 

 You will be provided with support from our home care team who will schedule these appointments and plan an efficient route.
  

Do you have what it takes?
  
This is a great opportunity for a Dietitian to further their career in aged care and disability services. We are looking for someone that is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our people. You will have an enthusiastic and proactive attitude, be outcome focused and dedicated to delivering an exceptional service to our clients. You must have: 
  

• Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (or equivalent) 
• Experience working within home care, aged care and NDIS settings 
• Membership with Dietitians Association of Australia with Accredited Practicing Dietitian status
• Police Check Clearance 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time-management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

 Our Story
  
At Empower Healthcare our purpose is to deliver exceptional care that positively impacts peoples’ lives.  
We have an impressive offering of services spanning Home Care, NDIS and Residential Aged Care including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Dietetics, Osteopathy, Massage, Speech Pathology, Allied Health Assistants and Nursing. With more than 180 exceptional clinicians across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and Western Australia, we are changing lives.
Our commitment is to deliver exceptional care by expert clinicians with an aim to enhance independence and improve the quality of life of the people we care for. We are here to empower everyone to live their best life.
Want to know more about what it's like to work at Empower? Click on the link below:

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At our core, we believe that everyone deserves access to high quality Healthcare, regardless of their race, gender, ethnicity, age, or any other factor. We are committed to creating an environment that is welcoming and inclusive to all. We are dedicated to removing any barriers that may limit access to our services and to promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work.
Additional information

• Supportive, innovative and people centric culture
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Full Time opportunity available