Dietetic Attendant - Toronto, Canada - North York General Hospital

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    Part time Permanent
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    IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

    As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source. An individual is fully vaccinated if they have provided proof of vaccination in the form of a receipt from COVaxON (the Ministry's provincial system for COVID-19 vaccination information) and 14 days have elapsed from the final dose. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement.

    Position Summary

    Desk Clerk, Inpatient Food Services
    Your goal in this position is to perform Admissions/Discharges/Transfers interface downloading and processing diet order changes. You have excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and manage deadlines. You have demonstrated the Patient-and Family-Centered Care Philosophy. You have the ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team to achieve department goals and meet targets. It would be an asset if you have strong customer service background and prior work experience in a health care. This position supports the Hospital's academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families. #INDG #INDHP

    On a practical level, you will

  • Perform Admissions/Discharges/Transfers interface downloading and processing diet order changes
  • Update patient census list, print patient menus, tallies, production sheets, meal tray tickets and nourishment labels and entry of patient menus according to department guidelines
  • Communicate with patients and nursing staff to clarify patient requests, diet restrictions, meal preferences, meal service times, etc., while still maintaining department standards.; support dietary staff on use of I Pads
  • Qualifications

  • Valid Food Handler Certificate
  • Student or graduate of Food & Nutrition program or related nutrition/diets experiences would be an asset
  • Eligibility for membership with the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM) is preferred
  • Computer keyboarding skills, knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs
  • Demonstrated knowledge and application of therapeutic diets is an asset
  • Previous experience with CBORD is an asset
  • Bilingualism in French/English an asset
  • What We Offer

    Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada's leading hospitals. This is a Part Time Permanent position with 4 and 8 hours shifts, all shifts including every weekend in the Food Service department. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.

    FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital's Occupational Health and Safety department.