Clinical Diet Technician - Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre

Detailed Overview

Under the general supervision of the Dietitian Practice Leader or designate, conducts nutritional screening of patients for malnutrition risk, visits patients to obtain diet related information regarding nutritional and therapeutic diet needs; identifies patient food preference/food tolerance/food acceptance; charts activities in patient medical record such as meal intake, diet and diet-related information; inputs and/or updates patient diet and diet-related information into a computerized system. Works collaboratively with Food Service and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Acts as an ambassador & representative of Food and Nutrition Services. Responsibilities Visits patients and/or families during assigned meal rounds to obtain and exchange diet, diet related information, diet history, food preference and acceptance. Reviews medical record and liaises with other staff to obtain information; inputs diet and diet-related information into a computerized system. Conducts nutritional screenings for malnutrition risk using standardized forms and provides information to Registered Dietitian for further evaluation. Reviews, updates and/or charts diet and diet-related information on patient medical record; provides patient diet information and diet changes to other healthcare staff, as needed. Visits specific assigned patients on a regular basis to ensure that the food is consistent with assigned nutritional plan; charts food intake and forwards this information to the Registered Dietitian or designate. Prepares and oversees the inventory of specialty formula and related items including ordering, receiving and directing storage of supplies, as required for the designated location. Establishes and ensures maintenance of food rotations in storage areas, refrigerators and freezers to minimize spoilage and waste; ensures HAACP regulations are observed and follows established policies and procedures for preparing infant formula. Maintains manuals and statistical information for the department and participates in the department's Quality Assurance Program including participation in audits and inspections and provides input into patient menu revisions, as requested. Maintains records of staff such as names, addresses, phone numbers, availability of work and suitable work areas. Prepares schedule for Food & Nutrition Services staff as assigned. Calls in relief staff according to pre-determined guidelines as assigned; refers problems to supervisor. Processes requests such as vacation and leaves of absence by preparing appropriate documents and communicates decisions to employees as assigned. Completes timekeeping records and submits to payroll as assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned.. Qualifications Education and Experience Graduation from a recognized two year program in Food Service Supervision, plus one year recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current Food Safe Level II certificate. Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to deal with others effectively. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Ability to supervise. Ability to organize work. Ability to operate related equipment. About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor IMPORTANT: Recruitment scam warning Please be on alert for recruitment scams. We are aware of several scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources. Please note that we will never ask for money or payment, nor ask you to download or install an app at any point during our recruitment process.