Neonatal Feed Preparation Aid Job at Grand River Hospital
Union: UNIFOR Service
Location: KW Campus
Work Type: Part Time
Shift: UNIFOR PT
JOB SUMMARY:
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is comprised of a 22 bed Level 2B NICU, providing medical and convalescent care to approximately 900 neonates and their families per year and serving a broad geographic area within southern Ontario. The interdisciplinary team provides family centered care with a strong focus on evidence-based best practice, safety, and continuous quality improvement.
Provision of exemplary care that is patient focused, and based on current best evidence. Collaboration within the multidisciplinary team to support a safe, productive, and respectful working environment. The Neonatal Feed Preparation Aid position would include: monitoring of nutrition care plans with a focus on the care of pre-term and term neonates with complex nutritional needs while, overseeing the milk and formula preparation areas, including the analysis, preparation and fortification of breast milk and formula and stocking, weekly ordering of donor milk. This role would be responsible for reviewing feeding guidelines as well as policy and procedure compliance audits as they relate to the feeding of infants in the neonatal care unit. Participation in student education and research as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Baccalaureate Degree in Applied Human Nutrition or College Diploma in Food Service Administrative Technology
- Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with the application of nutritional care plans in various populations
- Proficient in computer literacy skills, experience with Cerner an asset
- Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, conflict resolution and time management skills
- Understanding of total fluid intake calculations
- Understanding of the unique and complex nutritional requirements of neonates, especially those born prematurely or with growth restriction
- A focus on safety and ethics, and takes responsibility for own practice
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in pediatric and neonatal populations preferred
Refer to departmental feeding polices/guidelines/job aids for appropriate receipt, storage, verification and preparation of human milk and formula
- Infant Driven Feeding Guideline
- Donor Milk Policy
- Management and Verification of Human Milk Policy
- PRISM Breast Milk Bridge Job Aid
- Complete donor milk order weekly and receiving and storing shipments of donor milk as they arrive
- Stocking feeding supply carts
- Clean areas and equipment according to safety and sanitation guidelines
- Check refrigerators temps on unit
As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Grand River Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.
Please include a resume with your application in order to ensure that your qualifications are appropriately considered in the hiring process.
Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).
Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.
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