Diet Technician

Ref #:929959

Specific Department and Program:Clinical Nutrition

Location:Oakville

Posted Date:Apr 9, 2024

**Posting #**:2024-929959

**Non-Union**

**Position**: Diet Technician

**Department**: Food Services - Clinical Nutrition

**Status**:Permanent Part-time (must provide availability of up to 0.5 FTE)

**Site**: Multi-site

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

**This is what you'll be doing**:
Working closely with the Registered Dietitian and other members of the healthcare team to provide nutritional care to low and moderate risk patients. Services provided include patient visitation, nutrition screening/assessment, teaching/education, data collection, preference/allergy monitoring, food record collection/calculation and special projects. You will act as a liaison between Dietetics, patients/families, acute/chronic care medical units and the Nutrition Services department for the provision of patient-centered nutritional care. The Diet Technician is also responsible for collecting, assessing, and inputting patient specific information into the Computrition-Hospitality Suite software to ensure the provision of appropriate and accurate patient specific meals, consistent with the diet order prescribed.

**This is what you’ll need to do it**:
Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.
- Successful completion of a CSNM accredited diploma program for Dietetic Technician/Nutrition and Food Service Management (or equivalent) or a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Human Nutrition/Food and Nutritional Sciences. Note completion of a Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred
- Current membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM)-or eligibility to obtain upon hire
- Previous experience in a hospital setting is an asset
- Clinical nutrition knowledge in the management of disease
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload independently and use good judgment
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organization, problem-solving and time management skills
- Demonstrated caring attitude and respect in all aspects of the role
- Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, prioritize workload independently and use good judgment in difficult situations
- Demonstrated ability to work well collaboratively in a team environment
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
- Satisfactory employment and attendance record required

**Date Posted**: April 9, 2024

**Internal Applicants Due by**:April 16, 2024
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