Job Description

Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre with a provincial, national and international reputation for discovering and delivering life-changing care. Since 2015, we have provided excellent and compassionate care in hospital, community and home. Comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care, we translate scientific breakthroughs, push boundaries for health solutions, and educates future clinical and scientific leaders. Sinai Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that attracts and retains a diverse workforce, at all levels of the organization that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and those from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know through the Accommodation Phone Line at 416-586-4800, ext. 7050, or email HiringProcessAccommodation.msh@sinaihealth.ca . To support us on our journey, Sinai Health System is looking for a Diet Technician to support our Nutrition Department at our Mount Sinai Hospital Location. Responsibilities:

• Conducts nutritional screening of assignment patients by reviewing new admissions lists, diet orders and meal rounds. Establishes a caseload based on screening, consults and patient requests:
  • Reviews medical record for pertinent medical history, laboratory and anthropometric data
  • Interviews patients to obtain diet/weight history data
  • Documents plan
• Participates/implements nutritional care of assigned patients
• Implements prescribed therapeutic diets/internal feeding regimes:
  • Calculates/reviews patient menu
  • Initiates nourishments as required
• Provide counselling and education as assigned
• Updates/revises patients menus/nourishments following change in diet order
• Maintains/updates therapeutic nutrition cardex
• Documents nutrition care

• Food and Nutrition Degree/diploma from a recognized University or Community College
• Proven nutrition assessment and patient counselling skills
• Experience in database development and management
• Recent Diet Technician experience in a healthcare environment
• Knowledge of safe food handling procedures
• Excellent time manager and organization skills
• Proven communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Experienced in CBORD diet office applications an asset
• Active member in relevant professional association
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record