Toronto Grace Health Centre
Kaylem Boileau has a diverse range of work experience in the healthcare industry. They have worked as a Clinical Dietitian & Corporate Wound Care Lead at Toronto Grace Health Centre since 2018. In this role, they provide dietary guidance and leadership in wound care.
Kaylem also has experience as a Lifeguard and Swim Instructor at The Boulevard Club from 2012 to 2020. During their time at the club, they supervised and trained a team of lifeguards and swimming instructors, planned and executed events, and conducted interviews for staff positions.
From 2015 to the present, Kaylem has worked as a Research Technologist at The Hospital for Sick Children. In this role, they assist a research team in participant recruitment, collecting baseline measurements, and managing the Metabolic Diet Kitchen. They also conduct research on various dietary topics, including protein requirements in children and the metabolic availability of specific nutrients.
Additionally, Kaylem has experience as a Dietetic Graduate Student at Ryerson University. During this time, they gained experience in diverse areas of nutrition care with pediatric, adult, and geriatric clients. They also worked as a Graduate Assistant and a Communications Coordinator for Rye's HomeGrown, where they managed websites, promoted food security and sustainable agriculture, and organized farmers' markets.
Overall, Kaylem Boileau has valuable experience in clinical dietetics, research, and promoting healthy lifestyles.
Kaylem Boileau, MHSc RD, has a diverse education history in the field of nutrition and health sciences. Kaylem completed their Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) in Nutritional Sciences and Human Biology at the University of Toronto from 2011 to 2015. Following this, they pursued a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Food and Nutrition at Ryerson University, graduating in 2016. Kaylem then continued their education at Ryerson University, where they obtained their Master of Health Sciences (MHSc) degree in Nutrition Communication from 2016 to 2018.
In addition to their academic accomplishments, Kaylem has acquired several certifications to enhance their professional skills. Kaylem obtained the "Motivational Interviewing and Coaching Skills for Health Professionals (Level1)" certification from The Monarch System Inc. in November 2016. Kaylem also completed the "Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Course on Research Ethics (TCPS 2: CORE)" offered by the Government of Canada in January 2015. Furthermore, they obtained the "Food Handlers Certification (Advanced.fst)" from TrainCan, Inc. in October 2015.
Although the obtained month and year are not specified for certain certifications, it is evident that Kaylem also holds certifications in "Smart Serve" from Smart Serve Ontario, as well as in "Standard First Aid and CPR-C (and instructor/ examiner), Aquatics Supervisor Training, NLS, Swim instructor" from the Lifesaving Society Ontario.
Toronto Grace Health Centre
Toronto Grace Health Centre (TGHC) is a 150-bed facility owned and operated by The Salvation Army located in the heart of downtown Toronto. Through understanding and appreciating the complexity of day-to-day life, Toronto Grace provides patient-centered care for individuals with multifaceted chronic diseases who require Complex Continuing Care, Post Acute Care Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, and Transitional Care Services. Our Complex Continuing Care (CCC) program serves persons with complex and multiple chronic diseases and functional disabilities who require a wide range of therapeutic services and clinical specialties. The CCC program provides medical management, skilled registered nursing care, as well as therapy, recreation and spiritual services. The program offers care of the individual following a restorative and preventative approach. Post Acute Care Rehabilitation (PACR) Program provides quality and integrated care for patients: who are recovering from orthopedic surgery, hip and other fractures; those with medically complex conditions and post-stroke complications affecting motor skills; and those who have suffered stroke and neurological issues. Our dedicated team of skilled inter-professional health team includes Physicians, Rehab Nurses, PT, OT, SLP, Communication Disorders’ Assistant, Recreation Therapist, Social Worker, Chaplain and Clinical Dietitian. A central therapy room is available to support an integrated therapy plan and rehabilitation. Persons accepted into PACR look forward to returning home and/or back into the community. Palliative Care provides comprehensive end-of-life care to support the person and family at their end of life journey. Our holistic approach to care includes a skilled interdisciplinary team to meet the individual’s physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs. Persons in the community who wish to remain at home for as long as possible can be rapidly admitted to the Palliative Care Unit if needed.