Dietetic Technician

Job title:

Dietetic Technician

Company

University Health Network

Job description

Company DescriptionUHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada’s top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.Job DescriptionUnion: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: West Park Healthcare Center
Department: Nutrition Services
Reports to: Nutrition Services Manager
Hours: 15 Hours Week
Shifts: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, one shift per week plus alternating weekends. Additional coverage may be required.
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: Until FilledResponsibilitiesAs a Dietetic Technician at West Park Healthcare Centre, you will contribute to the delivery of safe, patient-centered nutrition care in a rehabilitation setting. Working closely with Registered Dietitians, clinical teams, and Nutrition Services staff, you will ensure that meals are accurate, appropriate, and aligned with individual patient needs. Responsibilities include:Collecting and documenting detailed dietary information from patients upon admission, including allergies, cultural or religious restrictions, and individual food preferences. Information is entered into Computrition and the Electronic Patient Record (EPR), and updated regularly as needed.Interpreting therapeutic diet orders and modifying patient menus in Computrition to support the nutritional requirements of those on specialized or combination diets.Reviewing Smart Substitution reports daily to identify and resolve conflicts between diet orders and patient preferences, ensuring appropriate substitutions are made before meal trays are finalized.Managing the full tray ticket process and preparing tally reports to support accurate and safe meal production.Conducting patient visits within 48 hours of admission to confirm diet implementation and address food or nutrition-related concerns.Supporting the implementation of Registered Dietitian and Speech Language Pathologist-led nutrition care plans, including changes to diet texture, portion sizes, supplements, and diet progression.Acting as a liaison between Nutrition Services and clinical units to clarify diet orders, resolve discrepancies, and ensure effective communication across teams.Maintaining accurate documentation and shared internal staff notes.Training and mentoring new clerical staff in Computrition, therapeutic diets, and department workflow to support safe and efficient service delivery.Participating in ongoing professional development and departmental meetings to stay informed of current practices and standards from CSNM, IDDSI, and other relevant bodies.QualificationsGraduate of an approved Food and Nutrition Management program from and Accredited College or a University graduate of a Food and Nutrition program.Current membership or eligibility for membership with the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM).Minimum of 1-2 years of experience working in a healthcare food service environment.Previous experience working as a Dietetic Technician or Diet Tech in a healthcare or clinical nutrition setting is an asset.Experience with therapeutic diets, texture modifications, allergen management, and clinical nutrition principles.Familiarity with infection prevention and control practices in healthcare settings.Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, highly organized, flexible, and able to balance competing priorities.Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and patients.Knowledge of IDDSI guidelines and Ontario healthcare dietary standards and regulations.Proficiency in Computrition software is an asset.Additional InformationWhy join UHN?In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP

) * Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 02:10:23 GMT

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