Dietetic Technician
- Kitchener, ON
- Training
- Full-time
- Collects, assesses and inputs in the CBORD system all patient related information required to ensure the provision of patient specific meals consistent with the diet order prescribed.
- Screens and assesses patients at low and moderate nutritional risk and develops and implements nutrition care plan
- Works in conjunction with clinical dietitians and SLPs in performing these duties
- Conducts meal rounds
- Patient diet teaching as assigned
- Participates in the mentoring of the Dietetic Internship Program students
- Participates in department quality improvement projects
- Performs diet office duties including menu entry, tray tickets, processing ADTs and inputting diet order and preferences
- Provides nutritional care to low and moderate risk patients. Acts as liaison on behalf of the department with nursing units, patients and clinical dietitians in the provision of nutritional care. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
- Graduate of an approved Food and Nutrition Management Program at a Community College or University graduate of Food and Nutrition Program
- Membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM)
- Excellent decision-making skill
- Excellent clinical nutrition knowledge
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and independently to accomplish daily tasks
- Proficiency in Microsoft office
- Knowledge of CBORD computer software is an asset.