Dietetic Technician - Nutrition & Food Services
About The Position
Under the direction of the Manager of Nutrition & Food Services and in collaboration with the Clinical Dietitian, the Dietetic Technician conducts nutrition risk screening based on a pre-defined program. Using the established criteria, the Dietetic Technician identifies patients at risk and refers these patients to the Dietitian. The Dietetic Technician interviews patients, documents pertinent information and calculates Body Mass Index (BMI) and percentage of unintentional weight loss as appropriate. The Dietetic Technician is responsible for completing various menu management activities, including visiting patients through meal rounds and inputting meal and/or nourishment information into the computerized menu management system to meet patients' diet/food requirements and to optimize and encourage oral intake. In addition, the Dietetic Technician is responsible for straight-forward nutrition education.
Requirements
- Food Service Supervisor certification or acceptable equivalent (2-3 years undergraduate program in food and nutrition or a combination of nutrition and food service courses)
- General knowledge of the function and operation of Food and Nutrition Services, with particular knowledge of quantity and quality food service to patients
- Knowledge of therapeutic diets and basic nutrition
- Excellent communication, teaching, time management and organizational skills
- Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset
Nice To Haves
- Computer skills preferred
- Knowledge of the "Vision" menu management system an asset
Responsibilities
- Conducts nutrition risk screening based on a pre-defined program.
- Identifies patients at risk and refers them to the Dietitian.
- Interviews patients and documents pertinent information.
- Calculates Body Mass Index (BMI) and percentage of unintentional weight loss.
- Completes various menu management activities, including visiting patients through meal rounds.
- Inputs meal and/or nourishment information into the computerized menu management system.
- Provides straight-forward nutrition education.
Benefits
- Healthcare bargaining unit position
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
