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POSITION: Dietetic Technician (KW Site & Freeport)

WORK TYPE: Permanent Unscheduled Part-Time

HOURS OF WORK: Shift Times vary, including 8:00-14:00H, 9:30-17:30H, 12:30-6:30H, working every second weekend

Summary

• Collects, assesses and inputs in the CBORD system all patient related information required to ensure the provision of patient specific meals consistent with the diet order prescribed.
• Screens and assesses patients at low and moderate nutritional risk and develops and implements nutrition care plan.
• Works in conjunction with clinical dietitians and SLPs in performing these duties.
• Conducts meal rounds.
• Patient diet teaching as assigned.
• Participates in the mentoring of the Dietetic Internship Program students.
• Participates in department quality improvement projects.
• Performs diet office duties including menu entry, tray tickets, processing ADTs and inputting diet order and preferences.
• Provides nutritional care to low and moderate risk patients. Acts as liaison on behalf of the department with nursing units, patients and clinical dietitians in the provision of nutritional care. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Food and Nutrition Management Program at a Community College or University graduate of Food and Nutrition Program.
• Membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM).
• Excellent decision-making skills.
• Excellent clinical nutrition knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and independently to accomplish daily tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of CBORD computer software is an asset.

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Grand River Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.

Please include a resume with your application in order to ensure that your qualifications are appropriately considered in the hiring process.

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.