Dietetic Assistant

Position Details

Posting #:  33271
Department:  Clinical Nutrition
Employee Type:  Temporary, Full Time
If Temporary, Number of Weeks:  52
Union:  Non-Union
Openings Remaining:  1
Reason for Posting:  This position is for an existing vacancy.

Schedule

Work Days:  Monday to Friday
Time of Day:  Days
Shift:  7.5 hour
Shift Start:   Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.
This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:  Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Application Dates

Opening Date: 13/01/2026
Closing Date: 20/01/2026  Open until filled

Position Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Dietetic Assistant is responsible for completing in-patient Nutrition Referrals received from Dietitian/Registered Dietitian/Senior Registered Dietitian, Physicians, Nursing, multi-disciplinary team and Food Service Staff.  The Dietetic Assistant completes referrals independently or in collaboration with the Dietitian/Registered Dietitian/Senior Registered Dietitian.  The Dietetic Assistant acts as a liaison and resource between the patient and Clinical Nutrition and Food Services to ensure meals and nourishments are compliant with diet order, food allergies and accommodate patient clinical requirements and preferences.  The key outcomes are to improve patient/client nutrition intake and meal satisfaction with the goal to improve clinical outcomes and reduce hospital length of stay and/or complications.

QUALIFICATIONS:
-2 year Diet Technician Diploma or 2 year Food Service Management Diploma
-4 year Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics, preferred
-Membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM), preferred
-1 to 3 years Demonstrated work experience in nutritional management of hospitalized patients/clients.
-Excellent problem solving, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Independently completes Nutrition Assessment of low nutrition risk patients. Includes collecting biochemical, anthropometric, pharmaceutical, dietary, medical and psychosocial data.
-Collaborates with Dietitian/Registered Dietitian/Senior Registered Dietitian regarding moderate and high nutritional risk patients.
-Collects data from health record, nursing, patient and/or caregiver and other Clinical Nutrition and Food Service staff.
-Analyzes and calculates data (i.e., food intake records, weight, nutritional requirements). 
-Documents findings, assessment, progress and outcomes in the health record.
-Collaborates with Dietitian/Registered Dietitian/Senior Registered Dietitian for the development, implementation, monitoring and documenting nutrition care plans.
-Monitors and adjusts care plans based on Department/Program Standards of Care and/or caseload volume.
-Develops and updates nutrition profiles for patient meals, allergies and food preferences/nutritional supplementation.
-Provides patient/client follow-up based on Department or Program Nutrition Standards of Care.
-Communicates care plan in written/electronic health record using department/hospital guidelines.
-Educates patient and/or caregivers when delegated from Dietitian/Registered Dietitian/Senior Registered Dietitian.
-Provides individual nutrition care plans, teaching and follow-up employing adult education techniques.
-Provides patient and/or caregiver with appropriate teaching materials that are geared to reading level, readiness to change and are culturally appropriate.
-If suitable, refers patients to additional community resources/linkages for follow-up nutrition care.
-Develops and implements a plan for continuing education based on assessment of strengths, areas of improvement, short- and long-term goals and results of performance appraisals.
-Maintains accurate Workload Measurement Statistics using departmental guidelines.
-Participates in program/department Quality Council meetings and hospital committees.
-When requested, acts as a mentor/preceptor in the orientation and training of new staff and learners

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process (recruit@stjoes.ca).