About Westcoast Dietetics

What Westcoast Dietetics will do:

Complete individual assessments and customize nutritional care plans outlining therapeutic dietary needs (includes management of diabetes, heart disease, chewing and swallowing disorders, electrolyte imbalance, weight control, food allergies/intolerances and eating assistance guidelines) and revise upon changing needs.

Participate in client care conferences with the inter-disciplinary team and client families.

Conduct presentations with the focus on wellness and education.

Participate in facility policy and procedure development including bowel, wound care and  dysphagia management.

Provide a thorough menu evaluation in comparison to current nutritional guidelines and client choices.

Implement an on-site nutrition and food service audit program.
Provide strategies to improve meal time management and the operation of food services.



A Dietitian can be on-site as needed; be it 2 days a week, 2 days a month or upon request/referral.

 

"The Westcoast Dietetics Dietitian who works regularly at Sunrise of Lynn Valley is an integral member of our team.  She is very knowledgeable, thorough and professional, and involved with our residents, team members and management team.  She contributes significantly to our positive environment and our provision of care and service excellence."

Douglas G Russell, Associate Area Manager, Western Canada
Sunrise Senior Living, Senior Executive Director
Sunrise of Lynn Valley