Dietary Aide Retirement Home Part Time

The Wellington•Hamilton, ON

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter™.’ We are seeking a candidate who shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for. The Dietary Aide Retirement Section reports to the Food Service Manager and is expected to demonstrate commitment to resident safety by preparing meals directed by the cook for individual residents and by providing high-quality care in accordance with the organization's vision and mission.

Requirements

Current (non expired or expiring within 3 months) Food Handler Certification given by Public Health or a certified agency
Ability to read, understand and follow resident documentation used for meal service, therapeutics, diet orders ,work assignments and any other tools necessary to complete the tasks
Able to work flexible hours, such as emergency situations, days, evenings, weekends and holidays
Be knowledgeable of the Public Health, ORCA and other Retirement Community Regulations , Home’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
Good interpersonal skills
To show evidence of being focused on people’s feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction.
To undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals’ rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk.
Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements
Two supervisory references required
Current MMR proof of immunity or willing to provide

Nice To Haves

Preference given to candidates that have Retirement Home Food Service experience
Or in the reasonable opinion of the Home, appropriate skills, knowledge and experience in the fields of institutional, health care, restaurant or hospitality food service to perform the duties required of the position

Responsibilities

Participate in departmental and town hall meetings
Receives verbal/written endorsement regarding changes in resident status
Ensures open communication between staff and other team members
Encourage participation in the Home’s committees/teams
Reports observations to Food Service Manager relating to resident care and others (food preferences, likes & dislikes, intake)
Mentoring new staff and students
Support and promote a team approach
Ongoing delivery of customer service with staff, residents, families, and the general public
Ensuring optimal quality of life for each resident by the delivery of individualized resident care
Report faulty equipment and ensure removal from unit
Completion of documentation record of every shift (food temperature, freezer, fridge, sanitizer, dish machine, equipment checklist audit)
Required to understand the nature and meaning of quality indicators used by the Home and to understand which indicators are publicly reported. To participate in the improvement of the indicators and achieve satisfactory results.
Utilize all documents pertaining to food service and the Ministry requirements
Utilize equipment and supplies within budgetary constraints
Other duties as assigned and or indicated Job Task Inventory