Dietetic Technician, Milk Room - Halifax, Canada - IWK Health Centre

IWK Health Centre

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Company :

IWK Health**:

Requisition ID:151414**
Location:Halifax**
Type of Employment:Casual Relief x
3 position(s)**
Start Date:ASAP**
Union Status:NSGEU Hlthcare
, Healthcare
Bargaining Unit

Compensation:
$
23.3419*:

-
$27.4531
/hour

Closing Date:3 March, 2023
(Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time):

Department/Program:
Patient Food Service, Corporate Services

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region.

We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other's talent and celebrate our successes.

We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs.

We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Manager of Food Services and under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, Food Services the Dietetic Technician will be responsible for the preparation, labelling and storing of Mother's Breast Milk and Donor Breast Milk in the NICU using a bar coded patient safety system in the NICU Breast Milk Room.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

preparation of breast milk and donor milk using aseptic technique; maintain inventory of breast milk and donor milk utilizing a bar code system and computer program; maintain cleanliness of the Milk Room and regulate supplies; receiving breast milk and formula as well as collection of breast milk from Unit Storage locations and delivery of prepared milk and formulas to patient care areas; maintain updated dietary worksheets for the Patients of the NICU; prepare and pack breast milk for transferred and discharged patients; reporting; collaboration with NICU Team Members.

Hours of Work:

Monday-Friday, Weekend, Holidays.

Various shifts range from 3 hour to 11.25 hour shifts; Monday-Sunday 24 hour operation (backshifts may be required at times).

Your Qualifications:

Food Service Supervisor certification, and/or completion of a post secondary technical program in nutrition, and/or degree in Food and Nutrition required.
Previous experience in a similar role required.
Demonstrated initiative, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
Proven interpersonal and excellent organizational skills
Must be flexible to meet workload demand
Demonstrated ability to work well with others as a member of a team.
Competency in other languages considered an asset.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing.

If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation.

Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

Additionally, as per Nova Scotia's COVID-19 Vaccine mandate, any offer of employment will be conditional upon submitting proof of full vaccination status.

Medical exceptions or any other kind of requested exception based upon the Health Centre's obligations pursuant to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis

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