Diet Technician

Halton Healthcare•Oakville, ON

2d•CA$34 - CA$40•Onsite

About The Position

In collaboration with the Registered Dietitians, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team, the Diet Technician provides nutrition care to low- and moderate-risk patients by conducting nutrition screening and assessments, prioritizing caseloads, collecting and documenting nutrition information, integrating nutritional needs and patient preferences into meal plans (according to therapeutic diets), and providing nutrition education as appropriate. The Diet Technician also serves as a liaison between Clinical Nutritional, Food Services, patients, families, and the healthcare team, ensuring accurate documentation in Meditech Expanse and Computrition to support the provision of safe, patient-centered nutrition care.

Requirements

Graduate of a 4-year Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics, or Food and Nutrition Management diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution
Candidates with a Food and Nutrition Management Diploma must be active member with Canadian Society Nutrition Management (CSNM)
Broad-based understanding of clinical nutrition needs across diverse patient populations
Experience providing patient care and education to patients and families
Self-directed with strong critical thinking skills and ability to manage competing priorities
Effectively prioritizes and manages workload both independently and collaboratively
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic and rapidly changing healthcare environment
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to advocate effectively on behalf of patients
The capacity to work cohesively as part of a collaborative team
Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication (written and verbal) skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Meditech Expanse and Computrition (or comparable computer software programs)
Demonstrates a caring, respectful and professional approach
Excellent attendance record
Must provide availability of a 0.50 FTE

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year experience working in as a diet tech in a hospital setting
Experience with developing and applying nutrition care plans for diverse patient populations

Responsibilities

Conduct nutrition screening and assessments for low- and moderate-risk patients.
Prioritize caseloads.
Collect and document nutrition information.
Integrate nutritional needs and patient preferences into meal plans according to therapeutic diets.
Provide nutrition education as appropriate.
Serve as a liaison between Clinical Nutritional, Food Services, patients, families, and the healthcare team.
Ensure accurate documentation in Meditech Expanse and Computrition.