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Req ID: 227014
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Posting Closing Date: 28-Sep-26
Under the direction of the Manager of Nutrition & Food Services and in collaboration with the Clinical Dietitian, the Dietetic Technician conducts nutrition risk screening based on a pre-defined program. Using the established criteria, the Dietetic Technician identifies patients at risk and refers these patients to the Dietitian. The Dietetic Technician interviews patients, documents pertinent information and calculates Body Mass Index (BMI) and percentage of unintentional weight loss as appropriate. The Dietetic Technician is responsible for completing various menu management activities, including visiting patients through meal rounds and inputting meal and/or nourishment information into the computerized menu management system to meet patients' diet/food requirements and to optimize and encourage oral intake. In addition, the Dietetic Technician is responsible for straight-forward nutrition education.
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
$25.64 - $30.61 hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
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