Dietetic Technician

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Toronto is seeking a Dietetic Technician to support patient-centered nutrition care. The role involves collecting dietary information, modifying menus based on therapeutic diets, and ensuring effective communication across clinical teams. Qualified candidates should have a degree in Food and Nutrition Management and previous experience in a healthcare environment. This is a permanent part-time position with flexible hours.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Government organization benefits

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development

Multiple corporate discounts including travel and healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in a healthcare food service environment.
• Experience as a Dietetic Technician or Diet Tech is an asset.
• Knowledge of IDDSI guidelines and Ontario healthcare dietary standards.

Responsibilities

• Documenting dietary information from patients upon admission.
• Interpreting therapeutic diet orders and modifying patient menus.
• Conducting patient visits to confirm diet implementation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of therapeutic diets

Education

Graduate of an approved Food and Nutrition Management program

Membership with the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM)

Tools

Computrition software

Job description

Union : Non-Union

Number of vacancies : 1

Site : West Park Healthcare Center

Department : Nutrition Services

Reports to : Nutrition ServicesManager

Hours : 15 Hours Week

Shifts : 8 : 00 am 4 : 00 pm one shift per week plus alternating weekends. Additional coverage may be required.

Status : Permanent Part-Time

Closing Date : Until Filled

Responsibilities

As a Dietetic Technician at West Park Healthcare Centre you will contribute to the delivery of safe patient-centered nutrition care in a rehabilitation setting. Working closely with Registered Dietitians clinical teams and Nutrition Services staff you will ensure that meals are accurate appropriate and aligned with individual patient needs. Responsibilities include :

Collecting and documenting detailed dietary information from patients upon admission including allergies cultural or religious restrictions and individual food preferences. Information is entered into Computrition and the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) and updated regularly as needed.

Interpreting therapeutic diet orders and modifying patient menus in Computrition to support the nutritional requirements of those on specialized or combination diets.

Reviewing Smart Substitution reports daily to identify and resolve conflicts between diet orders and patient preferences ensuring appropriate substitutions are made before meal trays are finalized.

Managing the full tray ticket processand preparing tally reports to support accurate and safe meal production.

Conducting patient visits within 48 hours of admission to confirm diet implementation and address food or nutrition-related concerns.

Supporting the implementation of Registered Dietitian and Speech Language Pathologist-led nutrition care plans including changes to diet texture portion sizes supplements and diet progression.

Acting as a liaison between Nutrition Services and clinical units to clarify diet orders resolve discrepancies and ensure effective communication across teams.

Maintaining accurate documentationand shared internal staff notes.

Training and mentoring new clerical staff in Computrition therapeutic diets and department workflow to support safe and efficient service delivery.

Participating in ongoing professional development and departmental meetings to stay informed of current practices and standards from CSNM IDDSI and other relevant bodies.

Qualifications :

Graduate of an approved Food and Nutrition Management program from and Accredited Collegeor a University graduate of a Food and Nutrition program.

Current membership or eligibility for membership with the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM).

Minimum of 12 years of experience working in a healthcare food service environment.

Previous experience working as a Dietetic Technician or Diet Tech in a healthcare or clinical nutrition setting is an asset.

Experience with therapeutic diets texture modifications allergen management and clinical nutrition principles.

Familiarity with infection prevention and control practices in healthcare settings.

Demonstrated ability to be self-directed highly organized flexible and able to balance competing priorities.

Excellent communication teamwork and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and patients.

Knowledge of IDDSI guidelines and Ontario healthcare dietary standards and regulations.

Proficiency in Computrition software is an asset.

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including : travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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