Neonatal Feed Preparation Aid - Kitchener, Canada - Grand River Hospital

Grand River Hospital

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Kitchener, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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
part-time Neonatal Feed Preparation Aid in the NICU Unit.

Hours of Work:
Every other Weekend: Both Saturday and Sunday H)

How Neonatal Feed Preparation Aid support our teams at Grand River Hospital:

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is comprised of a 22 bed Level 2B NICU, providing medical and convalescent care to approximately 900 neonates and their families per year and serving a broad geographic area within southern Ontario.

The interdisciplinary team provides family centered care with a strong focus on evidence-based best practice, safety, and continuous quality improvement.

Provision of exemplary care that is patient focused, and based on current best evidence. Collaboration within the multidisciplinary team to support a safe, productive, and respectful working environment.

The Neonatal Feed Preparation Aid position would include:

monitoring of nutrition care plans with a focus on the care of pre-term and term neonates with complex nutritional needs while, overseeing the milk and formula preparation areas, including the analysis, preparation and fortification of breast milk and formula and stocking, weekly ordering of donor milk.

This role would be responsible for reviewing feeding guidelines as well as policy and procedure compliance audits as they relate to the feeding of infants in the neonatal care unit.

Participation in student education and research as required.

At Grand River Hospital, the Neonatal Feed Preparation Aid:

Baccalaureate Degree in Applied Human Nutrition or College Diploma in Food Service Administrative Technology
Proficient in computer literacy skills, experience with Cerner an asset
Excellent communication, organization, problemsolving, conflict resolution and time management skills
Understanding of total fluid intake calculations
Understanding of the unique and complex nutritional requirements of neonates, especially those born prematurely or with growth restriction
A focus on safety and ethics, and takes responsibility for own practice
Minimum of 2 years' experience in pediatric and neonatal populations preferred
Refer to departmental feeding polices/guidelines/job aids for appropriate receipt, storage, verification and preparation of human milk and formula.
Infant Driven Feeding Guideline
Donor Milk Policy
Management and Verification of Human Milk Policy
PRISM Breast Milk Bridge Job Aid
Complete donor milk order weekly and receiving and storing shipments of donor milk as they arrive
Stocking feeding supply carts
Clean areas and equipment according to safety and sanitation guidelines
Check refrigerators temps on unit

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

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).
APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.

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).