Description
Dietary Aide
Location: Huntsville, ON
Pay: $21-$23/hr
Shift: 11:00am - 7pm
25-30+ hours Weekday (shift schedule varies based on need)
**must have food handler certification, if you do not have one go under public health and get the certification 'Food Handler Certification'
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Under the direction of the Nutrition Services Coordinator/Cook 1 perform some aspects of food preparation. Provide meal service to Residents, family members and staff consistent with the Mission Statement, department policies and procedures, the Nursing Home Act and other applicable regulations and guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Food Service Workers Course form an accredited college
- Secondary School Diploma required
- Previous experience in institutional food service preferred
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Assist with the preparation of food items for serving meals including beverages, salads, sandwiches and desserts.
- Assist the Cook with hot food preparation.
- Setting the table for meal service, tray assembly for infirmary and cookware washing.
- Follow sanitation and safety procedures on an ongoing basis for all kitchen equipment.
- Perform cleaning duties as per cleaning schedule and job routines.
- Serve meals as per therapeutic guidelines
- Participate in educational in-services; identify personal education needs.
- Perform other duties as directed by the Nutrition Services Coordinator or Cook.
HEALTH AND SAFETY:
- Be aware of employee’s responsibilities and follows all health and safety policies and procedures as set out in the Health and Safety Manual and the other Departmental Manuals.
- Work safely to reduce risk of injury to self, co-workers, Residents and others.
- Wear personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required by the task, M.S.D.S or Home policy.
- Be alert to and promptly reports all actual or potentially hazardous situations to immediate supervisor. Does not use faulty equipment.
- Be responsible for taking hazard specific training as required by the duties.
- Promptly reports personal injury to supervisor and seeks first aid as needed.
- Participate in the fire safety demonstrations and fire drills, and knows the Home’s fire and disaster plan.
- Be aware that appropriate disciplinary measures up to and including termination of employment shall be applied when Health and Safety Policies are violated.
WORK REQUIRES:
- Performance and personal conduct that exemplifies the corporate Core Value and Vision Statement.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to handle interactions with Residents (including working with the Cognitively Impaired Residents), families, staff and volunteers.
- Good physical and mental health with the ability to work shifts with regular and punctual attendance
- A pleasant and cooperative attitude is essential in order to create a warm and happy environment for the Residents of the Nursing Home.
- Ability to participate in a team environment.
- Commitment to attend continuing education and in-service education.
- Interest in a clean and safe environment.
- Capable of carrying out basic dietary procedures.
- Capable of using and care of all tools and equipment that he/she may use, and carrying out instructions for the cleaning and care of all areas assigned to him/her.
- Ability and willingness to follow Infection Control Policies and Procedures.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Prolonged standing and walking.
- Repeated bending at the waist.
- Repetitive movements.
- Regular lifting
- Operating manual, mechanical and electrical equipment such as mops, oven, steamers, meat slicers etc.
- Exposure to extreme temperatures.
- May be exposed to physical or verbal aggression by cognitively impaired Residents.
