Diet Technician

OSMH; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Central Ontario is seeking a Diet Technician to manage optimal nutrition services and Computrition management. The role involves meal selection, diet order processing, and communication with health professionals. Ideal candidates should have a minimum grade 12 diploma, Food Handlers Certification, and at least two years of experience in therapeutic diets. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Professional practice environment

Wellness initiatives

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience with therapeutic diets required.
• Experience in a diet office area or kitchen of a hospital required.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm and pleasant under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Implement patient meal selections and diet changes accurately.
• Communicate with health professionals about diet order issues.
• Document all nutrition care and maintain patient diet profiles.

Skills

Accurate keyboarding skills

Computer literacy

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

Minimum grade 12 diploma

Diet Technician or Food Service Worker course

Food Handlers Certification

Member of Canadian Food Service Managers Association

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Position Summary

The Diet Technician is responsible for ensuring all tasks and activities related to optimal nutrition services and Computrition management to inpatients are performed in a timely and accurate manner.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Attains and implements patient meal selection, food preferences, diet changes via Power Orders received & RD referrals given, & enters them in the Computrition system.
• Takes guidance from SLP’s and Dietitians to customize diet orders and process them in the Diet order entry system (Computrition) including CHO counts, strict low sodium and fluid restrictions; food intake records, calorie counts, and supplements.
• Communicates with the Nursing units, SLP’s and RD’s on issues regarding diet order entry, food needs and service quality
• Communicates with the Food Service Supervisor and / or manager on issues regarding order entry system problems, food & service quality or patient satisfaction.
• Diet Technician to consult with menu clerks regarding difficult patient issues that may develop.
• Identifies and alerts RD’s, SLP’s and nursing staff to potential nutrition risk & makes suggestions as to corrective course of action including substituting food items
• Documents all nutrition care on Computrition System, editing and maintaining accuracy of patient diets and food profiles to ensure patient safety and satisfaction.
• Documents patient interaction in Cerner in response to referrals from RD’s or patient follow up requests.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Food Supervisor, or Manager of Nutrition and Food Services.

Qualifications

Education :

Minimum grade 12 diploma required.

Diet Technician or Food Service Worker course minimum required (or 2-year experience as PFS Menu Clerk with Computrition)

Food Handlers Certification required

Member of Canadian Food Service Managers Association preferred

Experience :

Minimum two (2) years of experience with therapeutic diets required

Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a diet aide or in the diet office area or kitchen of a hospital or LTC institutional food service environment required

Competencies :

Demonstrated accurate keyboarding skills with a minimum of 50 wpm.

Demonstrated computer literacy – Microsoft office applications.

Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and multi task efficiently.

Demonstrated strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal

Demonstrated attention for detail.

Demonstrated ability to work independently to achieve focused outcomes and objectives.

Demonstrated ability to remain calm and pleasant under pressure

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet multiple deadlines.

Our Employees Enjoy

a professional practice environment

a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork

wellness initiatives

continuing education grants

employee recognition and assistance programs

a competitive salary and benefits package

equal opportunities for growth and development

Employment Equity

OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Accommodation in the Workplace

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital's Occupational Health and Safety department.

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