Dietetic Technician

At Grand River Hospital we are building a world class health care system supporting healthier lives for the communities we serve. We value people above all else and the experiences of our patients and their families, our team members, and our partners are at the very top of our agenda.

Through our values of CARE; TRUST AND BE TRUSTWORTHY; COURAGE TO START, HEART TO FINISH and WELCOME ONE TO WELCOME ALL we leverage the collective talents and strengths of our GRH team, our community, and our partners to innovate and accelerate the transformation of health care delivery.

We currently have an opportunity for a **temporary part-time Dietetic Technician until September 2025 in the Nutrition & Food Services.**
**Hours of Work**:26.25 hours/week

SHIFT TIMES VARY, INCLUDING 10:30-18:30H, 09:30-17:30H, 0730-15:30H. WORKING EVERY THIRD WEEKEND

**How Dietetic Technician support our teams at Grand River Hospital**:

- 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

**At Grand River Hospital, the Dietetic Technician:
- 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 skill
- 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 task
- Proficiency in Microsoft office
- Knowledge of CBORD computer software is an asset

**At Grand River Hospital we support our Team Members with**:

- A thorough onboarding and orientation program
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Access to our Ongoing Education Fund
- Career mentorship
Wellness programs
- **APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.**

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).