Dietetic Assistant

Hamilton Health Sciences; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a Neonatal Dietetic Assistant for their NICU. This role involves developing nutrition care plans for pre-term and term neonates, managing the Milk Preparation Room, and ensuring compliance with feeding policies. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Applied Human Nutrition and experience in Pediatrics, along with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Working hours include days and evenings, with a focus on family-centered care and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in Pediatrics preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nutritional care plans.
• Proficient in advanced technology in Nutrition and Food Services.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and monitoring nutrition care plans for neonates.
• Oversee the Milk Preparation Room including preparation of breast milk and formula.
• Conduct compliance audits related to feeding of infants.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management skills

Conflict resolution skills

Computer literacy

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Applied Human Nutrition

College Diploma in Food Service Administrative Technology

Tools

CBORD

Job description

Overview

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at McMaster Children’s Hospital is comprised of a Level III NICU, a Level IIc nursery and a neonatal transport team, providing medical and surgical care to over 1,500 neonates and their families per year and serving a broad geographic area within southern Ontario. The interdisciplinary team provides family‑centered care with a strong focus on evidence‑based best practice and continuous quality improvement. McMaster NICU is actively involved in a number of collaborative quality improvement initiatives provincially, nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities

The Neonatal Dietetic Assistant position would include: assisting in developing/monitoring nutrition care plans with a focus on the care of pre‑term and term neonates with complex nutritional needs while overseeing the Milk Preparation Room, including the analysis, preparation and fortification of breast milk and formula, inventory, stocking and the entering of orders into Meditech. This role would be responsible for feeding guidelines as well as policy and procedure compliance audits as they relate to the feeding of infants in the nurseries. Participation in student education and research as required.

Collective Agreements

• Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement
• Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement
• Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
• Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
• Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Applied Human Nutrition or College Diploma in Food Service Administrative Technology.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with the development and application of nutritional care plans in various populations.
• Proficient in computer literacy skills for advanced technology specializing in Nutrition and Food Services, eg. CBORD.
• Excellent communication, organization, problem‑solving, conflict resolution, and time management skills.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Pediatrics preferred.

Working Hours

Monday to Sunday; days, evenings.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal‑opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Services at 905‑521‑2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee’s exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.