Diet Clerk, Morrison Healthcare - Vancouver, BC

JOB SUMMARY 
Business Title:  Diet Clerk
Company:  Morrison Healthcare
Job Location:  Vancouver, BC
Full/Part Time:  Casual 
Job Posting Date: Oct. 27, 2020 
 

Under the direction of the Clinical Nutrition Manager, responsible for patient contact, nutrition care, patient menu management, data collection, nutrition screening and communication of patient needs.  
 
WORK PERFORMED 

• Distribute and collect menus. Assist patients in completing menu selections in compliance with prescribed diet as assigned by dietitian. Offer alternatives to menu as allowed on prescribed diet in accordance with food allergies or sensitivities, cultural, ethnic and religious preferences when patient inquires or needs additional selections.
• Plan regular and modified menus based on current diet manual.
• Provides basic nutrition education to patients, documenting care to patients in the medical record, under the direction of the Registered Dietitian.
• Prepare and distribute supplements, tube feedings, and enteral formula in an accurate and timely manner.
• Adhere to facility confidentiality, and patient's rights policies.
• Complete all required documentation, reports and logs.
• Follow facility and department infection-control policies and procedures.
• Participate in facility-wide and department Performance Improvement Program and on Performance Improvement teams to improve processes and patient care.
• Ensure Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) standards are followed in the food preparation and distribution process.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Think you have what it takes to be one of our Diet Clerks? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

• Food and Nutrition Management Diploma from an approved Community College and/or university degree in Food Service and Nutrition.
• Previous clerical and/or nutrition related experience required.
• Knowledge of CBORD Food Service management system.
• Member of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management or be eligible for membership.
• Computer experience (MS Office, Email, Internet, databases) required.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal in the English Language.

HOW TO APPLY 

Apply on the webpage HERE.