Diet Technician - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

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Description

Job Posting #912920

Position:
Diet Technician - Transplant Program

Site:
Toronto General Hospital

Department:
Allied Health, Clinical Nutrition

Reports to:
Manager

Scale/Grade:
D0:03

Salary:
$25.10 to $31.38 per hour
Hours: 15 hours per week (Mon, Wed, Fri, 9am to 2pm)

Status:
Temporary Part-Time (Approx. 18 months)

POSITION:
The responsibilities of the
Diet Technician include: assisting the Clinical Dietitians in providing patient centered nutrition care.

In addition, the Diet Technician performs a variety of activities to ensure the efficient and effective provision of nutrition care including educational and QA responsibilities, on-going communication with the supervising dietitian and other key players, including Nutrition Services, to ensure information is completed in a timely fashion.

Applicants will be interviewed by the selection panel and will possess the qualifications listed below.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of a Community College Diploma program in Food and Nutrition, or recognized equivalent
Completion of a degree in Food and Nutrition from a recognized university is preferred
One year related experience is preferred
Experience working in a teaching hospital environment is preferred
Experience working in a multidisciplinary setting
Completion of the written examination to obtain membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition management (C.S.N.M) is required within the first year of employment
Therapeutic nutrition knowledge
Extensive knowledge of food preparation and food allergies
Knowledge of CBORD/Diet Office management and PDA system
Computer literacy
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal and patient service skills
Very good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
Ability to work effectively in a teamorientated environment
Ability to focus on priorities
Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
Compliance with confidentiality
Client service oriented with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, background and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
Vaccines (COVID19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code

Posted Date:
January 19, 2023

Closing Date:
Until Filled

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

UHN thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace.

We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to:

all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position.

Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.