Diet Technician - Clinical Nutrition

Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers.  We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

Working closely with the Registered Dietitian and other members of the healthcare team to provide nutritional care to low and moderate risk patients. Services provided include patient visitation, nutrition screening/assessment, teaching/education, data collection, preference/allergy monitoring, food record collection/calculation and special projects.  You will act as a liaison between Dietetics, patients/families, acute/chronic care medical units and the Nutrition Services department for the provision of patient-centered nutritional care.  The Diet Technician is also responsible for collecting, assessing, and inputting patient specific information into the Computrition-Hospitality Suite software to ensure the provision of appropriate and accurate patient specific meals, consistent with the diet order prescribed.

Qualifications

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviors and attitudes.

• Completion of a Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM) accredited diploma program or a 4 yr Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics, preferred  
• Current active member of CSNM or eligible membership upon hire
• Minimum one year experience in a hospital setting, an asset
• Comprehensive understanding of clinical nutrition in the context of disease management 
• Experience with developing and applying nutrition care plans for diverse patient populations, an asset
• Self-directed with strong critical thinking skills and ability to handle complex situations
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills
• Demonstrates an ability to independently and collaboratively prioritize and manage workload
• Works effectively both independently and in a team environment 
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Computrition/Hospitality Suite and Meditech Expanse (or comparable computer software programs)
• Demonstrates a caring, respectful and professional approach

Additional Information

Hours: Monday to Sunday - Various rotating 8 and 12 hours shifts; 6:00am-6:00pm and 8:00am-4:00pm (subject to change based on operational requirements)

Salary:  $31.409 to $36.205 per hour

Date Posted: August 5, 2025

Internal Applicants Due by: August 13, 2024

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.  In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare.  Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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