Dietary Aide - Toronto, Canada - Long Term Care Home

Long Term Care Home

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Required Qualification:

Proof of completed Food Service Worker training program recognized by the Ministry of Health and longterm care
Successful completion of a food handler's course offered by the local public health department.
Past experience as Dietary Aide in Long Term Care Setting is preferred.

Workplace Environment:

The Dietary Aide stands and walks intermittently throughout the working day, as well as reaches, stoops, bends, lifts, carries, and manipulates various food products, dietary supplies and equipment.
Must have an ability to work with chemicals and cleaning agents.
Must be able to lift and/or carry dietary supplies/ various food products, with assistance/devices and withstand exposure to changing temperature and humidity such as entering refrigerated storage areas, working at ovens, ranges, dishwashing machines, and at steam tables.
Will, at times, work in close proximity to individuals presenting with or at risk for responsive behaviours that may be associated with complex and challenging mental health, substance use and/or other neurological conditions.

Requirements:
Proof Required

Vulnerable Sector Check, not less than 6 months old.
COVID Vaccination: 2 dose plus Booster.
Must be able to read, understand, write legibly and accurately follow written and verbal instructions in English.

Job Type:
Part-time/ Casual/ On-Call

Availability; be able to work weekends, early mornings, days and evenings

Responsibilities:

Perform defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment
Provide assistance to the cook in the preparation and service of meals.
Follow Federal and Provincial long term care regulations and Dietary Department policies and procedures
Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled.
Assist in arranging tray cards, loading food carts, and serving meals.
Setting up the dining room and serving residents.
Wash and store dishes.

Follow established reporting procedures for the following:

Supply or equipment needs.
Any damaged or loose fixtures, flooring, or tiling requiring replacement or repair, unsafe or malfunctioning equipment.
Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies.
Attend inservice educational programs.
Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
Understand Home's fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
Perform other department duties or special assignments as directed by the Dietary Manager

Job Types:
Part-time, Casual

Part-time hours: 23 per week

Salary:
From $20.30 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Life insurance

Schedule:

Day shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
On call
Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Mask Friendly Place
Hand Hygiene Protocol implemented at all times.

Experience:

- dietary aide: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification: