Diet Technician -M N&F - Admin

Trillium Health Partners•Mississauga, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals, serving the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities. This position reports to the Team Leader, Diet Office, Nutrition and Food Services and works closely with the department Food Service Team Leaders, Diet Office team and supports the Clinical Dietitians in providing nutritional care to admitted patients.

Requirements

Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM) membership mandatory
2 years’ experience as a Diet Technician involved in patient screening, patient visitation and menu modifications in an acute-care hospital
Excellent knowledge of standard therapeutic diets and clinical nutrition, demonstrated by accurate menu editing
Excellent knowledge of the Computrition Hospitality Suite software and Meditech (e.g. O/E admissions module)
Proven communication skills with patients and family members, medical, nursing and allied health staff, service staff, management and external contacts
Effective interpersonal skills as demonstrated by a high level of motivation, resourcefulness, and a positive approach in dealings with all staff and patients
Proven written communication skills as demonstrated through written reports and charting
Demonstrated mathematical skills
Proven time management, organizational and planning skills

Nice To Haves

University Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics preferred

Responsibilities

Modifying patients’ menus based on therapeutic diet orders and THP diet definitions
Conducting meal rounds
Visiting patients and families for food preferences as required
Following up on patients’ tolerance and intake of food and supplements
Documenting in patients’ charts after each visit
Updating patient profile in Hospitality site
Calculating energy intake ( i.e. calorie counts)
Participation in food services taste panels
Follows up on patient concerns or complaints liaising with NFS Team Leaders
Attends relevant meetings
Works alternate weekends