Diet Aide - Musquodoboit Harbour, Canada - The Birches Nursing Home

The Birches Nursing Home

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Musquodoboit Harbour, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Title:
Diet Aide

Department:
Food Services

Reports To:
Facility Support Manager or designate as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum completion of Grade Twelve (12) required
Experience in maintaining a clean and sanitary food service environment
Knowledge and ability to operate and clean institutional equipment
Working knowledge of WHMIS legislation
Ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis
Working knowledge of therapeutic dietary requirements of geriatric residents preferred

Job Scope
The Diet Aide is responsible for the assembly, delivery and service of food and supplies to assigned areas. Responsible for maintaining all assigned areas and equipment in sanitary condition.

General Duties

Responsible for all components of meal service to assigned areas, as outlined in the job routine
Prepared and assembles special trays, beverages and food according to job routine
Counts and replenishes stock items as required
Maintains a clean work area
Reports all necessary repairs and equipment malfunctions
Responsible to ensure all dietary requirements are adhered to
Ensures all food handling and HACPP procedures are followed
Cleans all equipment, dishes, pots & pans and areas assigned, according to guidelines
Follows all WHMIS guidelines when using and dispensing chemicals
Receives, stores and rotates food and supplies as required
Conducts inventory of supplies and products as required
Performs other related duties as required

Confidentiality

Ensures that all information of the organization is treated in strict confidence
Ensures that requests made by all parties are not in conflict with privacy legislation
Ensures that the privacy and dignity of residents, families, and staff are protected in all transactions with the organization

Risk & Safety

Ensures compliance of all applicable regulatory laws, bylaws, codes, standards and acts.
Promotes a safe and healthy workplace for staff and volunteers.
Promotes a safe and healthy environment for residents and their families
Participates, when required in initiatives that minimize risk and promote safety
Ensures that risks are minimized and proactively addressed for the interest of the organization.

Ethics, Values and Decision Making

Ensures that ethical standards are maintained in scope of responsibility
Champions the values established by the organization in day to day operations.
Champions the mission, vision, and strategic directions established by the organization.
Abides by all facility policies and regulations.
Establishes excellent working relationships with residents, families, staff and volunteers in accomplishing work.

Quality Initiatives

Demonstrate commitment to quality and promote a quality culture
Daytoday implementation of the quality care and services
Continually look for ways to improve quality of care or service
Work as part of teams/committees to manage quality

**Management reserves the right to make changes to this job description as required in operating the Birches. When major changes are required, management will endeavor to provide two (2) weeks' notice of the changes.