Meals on Wheels Assistant - Summer Student

Community Support Connections•Breslau, ON

2d•CA$18•Onsite

About The Position

At Community Support Connections, we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of seniors and individuals with diverse abilities. We provide a wide range of community supports to help them live at home with independence and dignity. Our organization is driven by values of care, client-centeredness, and innovation. We are committed to cultivating a diverse workforce and creating an empowering environment for our staff. This summer student position offers a meaningful experience to support our Meals on Wheels program, assisting with meal preparation, organization, coordination, and direct client delivery.

Requirements

Must be between 15 and 30 years old at the start of employment
Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant Ontario legislation and regulations, including having a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment
Must be available to work for the entire 9-week contract
Valid G or G2 Driver’s License
Daily access to a safe, licensed and reliable vehicle to deliver meals
Satisfactory police records check for the vulnerable sector
Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills
Excellent attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Experience with older adults, volunteers and/or persons with diverse abilities is an asset
Ability to communicate in a language other than English is an asset

Responsibilities

Work as part of a team with kitchen staff, Meals on Wheels staff and volunteers to assemble, organize and pack hot meals, ensuring all necessary items are included
Clean and put away Meals on Wheels carrier bags as they return to the office from deliveries
Prepare meal bags for the next day
Assist Manager, Meal Services with daily tasks in organizing meal delivery
Data entry as assigned by Manager
Deliver Meals on Wheels