Student

Position #: 205649

Expected Start Date: May 12, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: St. Ann's Home

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: SAH-AFFIL ADMIN HOME

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: August 29, 2025

FTE: 0.94

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 30 hours per week for up to 16 weeks. 

Salary: $17.50 per hour

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Travel Required: No

Human Resources Exemption: No

Job Description: We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Nutrition student for a summer employment opportunity in long term care (LTC). The student will have the chance to gain hands-on experience in nutrition services while contributing to the development and implementation of nutrition programs. This is an excellent opportunity for a university student to work in a supportive, professional LTC environment and build valuable skills in the field of nutrition and dietetics. The RD will provide direct supervision during nutrition assessments, client interactions, and when developing nutrition programs. Regular one-on-one meetings with both RD ad FSM will be scheduled to discuss ongoing projects, answer questions, and provide feedback on work. The student will be encouraged to ask questions and will be mentored through various tasks to develop both practical and theoretical knowledge in nutrition. Opportunities for shadowing the dietitian in client consultations and workshops will be provided to gain real-world experience.

Education:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
• Completion of at least one year of university-level courses in nutrition or a related area is preferred.

Other Education and Training:

• Familiarity with dietary needs of older adults considered an asset

Responsibilities:

• Assist in nutrition program development and implementation
• Conduct food satisfaction surveys with residents
• Create nutrition-related educational materials
• Participate in nutrition assessments (under supervision)
• Help plan and execute nutrition workshops, presentations, or staff events
• Assist in reviewing and updating nutrition resources
• Provide administrative support to the dietitian and food service supervisor
• Attend team meetings and collaborate with health professionals to enhance nutrition care

Competencies:

• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Interest in community and clinical nutrition
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Familiarity with food service operations or nutrition assessment tools.
• Interest in community nutrition, public health, or wellness programs.

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Weekly check-ins with the supervisors to discuss progress and challenges.
• Ongoing mentorship and feedback throughout the summer.
• Supervision during client or patient interactions and while performing tasks requiring dietary knowledge