2600002539 - Clerk-Diet Office

Lakeridge Health Corporation; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Lakeridge Health Oshawa is seeking a Clerk-Diet Office on a temporary part-time 6-month contract within the Patient Food Services team. You will process nutritional information, route inquiries, and assist with patient meal operations in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include generating menu tickets, inputting patient preferences, coordinating with Registered Dietitians, and maintaining accurate diet lists and discharge information.

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 12 education.
• Therapeutic diets and nutrition knowledge (tested).
• Food Handler's training and certification.
• Sanitation and safety awareness with the ability to apply these principles.
• Knowledge of dietetic medical terminology (tested).
• Proficient at an intermediate level using MS Word and Excel (tested).
• Accurate keyboarding skills (30 wpm, tested).
• Meditech experience with OE Nursing and Admissions modules.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with the public, patients, and staff.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.
• Confidentiality adherence and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Willingness to accept direction, be self-motivated and show initiative.
• Physically capable of the job tasks including lifting/moving.
• Experience in Nutrition Services/Hospital clerical role preferred.
• CBORD nutrition application experience an asset.
• Flexibility to respond to call-in shifts.
• Commitment to inclusion, compassion, teamwork and joy.
• Understanding of safety programs and practices.

Responsibilities

• Nutritional information processing by organizing workload and directing inquiries to the proper source.
• Run/print patient menu tickets, tube feeding reports, diet lists and discharge lists.
• Input patient preference tool lists, supplements and nourishments.
• Respond to Registered Dietitian inquiries via phone and messages.
• Maintain communication with nursing units regarding diet, texture and allergy conflicts.
• Print discharge lists and assemble meal trays when needed.
• Follow up to maintain established procedures and high standards.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Confidentiality

Self-motivated

Initiative

Flexibility

Physical capability

Education

Grade 12 education

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Meditech

CBORD

Job description

CUPE

Job Title: Clerk-Diet Office

Status: Temporary Part Time (6 Month Contract)

Department: Patient Food Services -Oshawa

Program: Food Services

Days, Evenings, Weekends; 4 and 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)

Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa

Wage Schedule: $28.980 - $30.290 per hour

Posting Reference: 2600002539

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that is inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

This position is open to all qualified CUPE staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 24 September 2026 and closing at 11:59 pm on 1 October 2026.

Duties And Responsibilities

Nutritional information processing by organization of work load; directing nutritional information or inquires to the appropriate source; running/printing patient menu tickets; tube feeding reports; current diet lists; diet changes; nourishment sheets and meal tallies; and discharge lists. Some assembly of patient trays (if necessary). Inputting of patient preference tool lists, supplements and nourishments. Responding to Registered Dietitian enquiries via phone calls and computerized messages. Continual communication with nursing units regarding diet, texture and allergy conflicts; printing discharge lists and some assembly of meal trays. Implementing necessary follow up to maintain established procedures and the high standards of the Department. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 12 education;
• Working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition required (tested)
• Food Handler's training and certification;
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety awareness with the ability to practice these principles;
• Knowledge of dietetic medical terminology (tested);
• Proficient at an intermediate level utilizing MS Word and Excel (tested);
• Accurate keyboarding skills (30 wpm, tested);
• Meditech experience with knowledge of OE Nursing and Admissions modules;
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to interact with the public, patients, and all levels of staff;
• Effective organization and prioritization skills;
• Proven adherence to strict confidentiality;
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, both independently and in a team environment;
• Must be willing to accept responsibility and instructions, be self-motivated and demonstrate initiative;
• Physically capable of performing the work including reaching, bending, pulling, and walking;
• Previous experience in a clerical role in a Nutrition Services/Hospital setting, preferred;
• Experience with CBORD nutrition application, an asset;
• Must be flexible in terms of availability, able to respond to call-in requirements for all shifts;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices, including staff safety, patient safety, environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area.

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Conditions Of Employment

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.