Dietary Aide Part-time Job

This position is for our Medex Home, located in Ottawa, Ontario.

 

Available opportunities include Part-Time; 2:15pm- 7:45pm 6 shifts by-weekly including one weekend out of two plus Tuesdays Wednesdays & Thursdays.

 

 

What you’ll be doing

 

• Serves food to residents according to individual diets and preferences.  Observes time limits for meal serving.  Maintains foods at proper serving temperature. 
• Assists Cooks to clean and prepare such uncooked food as salads, vegetables, and fruits. Follow basic instructions in preparing such simple foods as breakfast items, basic desserts, and garnishes. 
• Clears plates and trays, loads, and operates dishwasher.  Cleans pots, pans, and cooking utensils as per procedure. 
• Participates in proper storage and labeling of dietary supplies and food, including leftovers. 
• Adheres to established departmental policies, procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, safety, environment, and infection control. 
• Assemble nourishment carts.  Stocks unit kitchenettes. 
• Participates in facility meetings as assigned.  Attends in-service education programs. 
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor. 

 

What you bring

 

• Successful completion and/or enrollment in a Food Service Worker Program meeting the requirements of the Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Act required. If enrolled, you must complete the program within three (3) years of hire date.  
• Current Food Handler`s Certificate 
• Previous dietary experience preferred in LTC (Long Term Care) Home 0-1 year(s). 
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time 
• Ability to read and write English as well as to understand simple verbal and written instructions in English. 
• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures. 
• Must be able to do moderate to heavy lifting 
• Successful candidates must be available for workdays, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays 

 

What you’ll get

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities 
• Employee Perks
• Recognition Programs  
• Robust benefits package 

 

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 senior care and living centers as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 team members is united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

 

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Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada. We deliver quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors population. We also provide management and consulting support through a range of services, including recruitment and building strong, qualified teams, to a network of independently owned long-term care and retirement homes.