CUPE
Job Title: Clerk-Diet Office
Status: Temporary Part Time (6 Month Contract)
Department: Patient Food Services -Oshawa
Program: Food Services
Days, Evenings, Weekends; 4 and 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $28.980 - $30.290 per hour
Posting Reference: 2600002539
Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!
This position is open to all qualified CUPE staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 24 September 2026 and closing at 11:59 pm on 1 October 2026.
Duties And Responsibilities
Nutritional information processing by organization of work load; directing nutritional information or inquires to the appropriate source; running/printing patient menu tickets; tube feeding reports; current diet lists; diet changes; nourishment sheets and meal tallies; and discharge lists. Some assembly of patient trays (if necessary). Inputting of patient preference tool lists, supplements and nourishments. Responding to Registered Dietitian enquiries via phone calls and computerized messages. Continual communication with nursing units regarding diet, texture and allergy conflicts; printing discharge lists and some assembly of meal trays. Implementing necessary follow up to maintain established procedures and the high standards of the Department. Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum grade 12 education;
- Working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition required (tested)
- Food Handler's training and certification;
- Knowledge of sanitation and safety awareness with the ability to practice these principles;
- Knowledge of dietetic medical terminology (tested);
- Proficient at an intermediate level utilizing MS Word and Excel (tested);
- Accurate keyboarding skills (30 wpm, tested);
- Meditech experience with knowledge of OE Nursing and Admissions modules;
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to interact with the public, patients, and all levels of staff;
- Effective organization and prioritization skills;
- Proven adherence to strict confidentiality;
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, both independently and in a team environment;
- Must be willing to accept responsibility and instructions, be self-motivated and demonstrate initiative;
- Physically capable of performing the work including reaching, bending, pulling, and walking;
- Previous experience in a clerical role in a Nutrition Services/Hospital setting, preferred;
- Experience with CBORD nutrition application, an asset;
- Must be flexible in terms of availability, able to respond to call-in requirements for all shifts;
- Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
- Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices, including staff safety, patient safety, environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area.
At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact recruitment@lh.ca .
Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.
Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
Conditions Of Employment
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.
Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.
Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.
