Diet Clerk (Cupe), Food Services - Part Time Temporary (Until February 2024) Markham Site

Land Acknowledgement

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

Who You Are

• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills
• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard

What We Are Looking For

You will ensure that patient nutritional needs are met through the processing of diet orders and menus using Meditech and the CBORD Diet Office Management System. You will also play an active role in ensuring that customer expectations are exceeded on a regular basis at both Markham and Uxbridge sites.

Specifically, Your Responsibilities Will Include

Performing ADT interface downloading and processing diet order changes. Updating patient card files, printing patient menus, meal tray tickets and nourishment labels, entry of patient menus and nutrient audit. Adjusting patient meal tickets based on product inventory. Communicating with patients, nursing staff and dietitians to clarify patient requests, diet restrictions, likes and dislikes, etc. Tracking of bulk food distribution and completion monthly food transfer reports for finance. Other departmental clerical functions including reception, answering phones, data entry, filing, placing work order requisitions, maintaining office supply, other duties as assigned. Active participation in health and safety and quality control activities of the department.

What You Bring To The Role

• Proven knowledge of therapeutic diets
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and manage deadlines
• Previous experience in a hospital food service department including tray preparation
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office (Word and Excel)
• Experience with Meditech and CBORD diet office system is a strong asset
• Completion of Food and Nutrition program or equivalent
• Commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required
• Demonstrated good attendance record and performance record with the ability to maintain this same standard
• A member of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team to achieve department goals and meet targets
• Exhibits initiative and problem solving skills

Work Schedule

This position will support the department 7 days per week in 8 hour shifts. These can include days, evening, nights, and rotating weekends. Please note, schedule subject to change based on operational needs.

Compensation

Salary Grid CUP C03: $24.38 - $27.43 per hour

Who We Are

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?

COVID Statement

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required). In order to provide you with fair & equitable accommodation, you must submit supporting medical exemption documentation or an affidavit detailing why your religion prohibits you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Oak Valley Health diversity statement

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity 2022. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDI.

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