Dietetic Assistant

Unit Summary

3C Pediatric Medicine & Intermediate Care Unit at McMaster Children's Hospital provides inpatient tertiary, acute and sub speciality care to pediatric medical patients. This is a dynamic, fast paced acute care unit where specialized medical care is provided to children with complex congenital abnormalities, endocrine, gastrointestinal, cardiac, respiratory, musculoskeletal disorders, neurology as well as pediatric trauma environment.

Position Summary

As a member of the healthcare team, the Dietetic Assistant provides nutritional care for the patients including independent nutrition screening, implementation and monitoring of nutritional care plans for patients at low nutritional risk, assisting the Registered Dietitian with patients at moderate and high nutritional risk, and supervising the clinical aspects of the diet clerk role. The Dietetic Assistant acts as a vital liaison and resource between the program, healthcare team, and the department of Nutrition Services. Diet office duties include knowledge of CBORD computerized diet system, calculation of food records, and modification of menus to comply with specialized therapeutic diets. This position involves working with a diverse pediatric population with a focus on the care of children and families in inpatient, and teaching of students, as applicable, is also required.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Friday; days (may be required to work on weekends)

This position is temporary until September 2028

Qualifications

1.Baccalaureate Degree in Applied Human Nutrition or College Diploma in Food Service Administrative Technology
2. Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with the development and application of nutritional care plans in various populations
3. Proficient in computer literacy skills for advanced technology specializing in Nutrition and Food Services, eg. CBORD
4. Excellent communication, organization, problem -solving, conflict resolution and time management skills
5. Minimum of 2 years experience in Pediatrics preferred

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.