About the organizationLAMP Community Health Centre is a multi-service, community based charitable organization that provides a wide range of programs and services to improve a person's health. LAMP uses a co-ordinated approach to connect people to medical services and other programs that build personal resources. By providing services that improve physical, emotional, social and economic well-being, people can better control their health and environment.
Our organization is grounded in principles of health equity, and we are committed to delivering services and programs through an anti-racism, anti-oppression lens. We strive to create a healthier community by putting people first and addressing systemic barriers to care.
About the positionJob SummaryAt the heart of our work is an interdisciplinary approach that delivers holistic, community-based care – with a strong focus on individuals who experience barriers to accessing health services. Our team is deeply committed to inclusivity and works within the social determinants of health framework, emphasizing prevention, health promotion, and client education.
The Diabetes Educator (Registered Dietitian) is a key member of a multidisciplinary team of dietitians, chiropodists and nurses providing education and support for adults (18+) living with Type 2 Diabetes, Prediabetes, and other chronic illnesses. Working in collaboration with primary care providers and diabetes specialists, the Diabetes Educator position emphasizes advanced clinical decision making, client teaching and chronic disease management. The Educator serves as a resource and consultant for clients and community partners, integrating population health approaches with direct care. This role involves interpreting clinical data, using lifestyle management to support diabetes care and staying current with diabetes care standards and technology (i.e. continuous glucose monitoring, insulin pumps etc.). The role carries a caseload and provides individualized counselling and group education on topics such as self-management, nutrition, physical activity, stress management, blood glucose monitoring, and medication management. The role empowers clients to set and achieve personalized health goals for optimal diabetes care.
Program:- West Toronto Diabetes Education Program: A comprehensive diabetes education program, designed to improve the quality of life for clients 18+ living with Type 2 Diabetes or Prediabetes and at risk.
Primary Responsibilities- Provide assessment and counselling for clients living with pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes, taking into consideration client’s level of knowledge, readiness to change, medical and non-medical factors and socio-demographic background.
- Develop health improvement plan in partnership with the client by integrating information about health status, clinical practice guidelines, and available community resources.
- Ensure complete, accurate, and timely documentation of program activities using electronic medical records.
- Plan, develop and facilitate health education sessions on various topics related to diabetes in both individual and group settings.
- Participate in the development and improvement of team and organizational procedures, workflows and policies as assigned.
- Identify and build relationships with various community partners.
- Other duties as assigned by Manager.
Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario as a RD.
- Completion of an accredited Dietetic Internship Program; preferably with a community focus.
- Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) credentials or current enrollment would be an asset.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate information and ideas to support understanding with diverse demographics, newcomers, and individuals with language barriers
- Strong knowledge of diabetes pathophysiology, related laboratory values, and pharmacotherapy.
- Experience with facilitating diabetes education and behaviour change counselling; with a Nutrition focus.
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