Dietary Aide - Jobs in Spruce Grove

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Park Place Seniors Living (Park Place) will have standardized position descriptions for all employeesbased on relevant standards of practice and/or provincially mandated expectations and Park Placepolicy.To provide standardized, specific expectations and role description of every employee’s role andresponsibilities.REPORTS TO: Cook and/or Dietary SupervisorJOB SUMMARY:As a valued interdisciplinary team member the Dietary Aide, under the direction of the Cook and/orDietary Supervisor, assists with food preparation including washing, preparation and delivery of foodand ware supplies. Assists in the receiving, distribution, storage and maintaining of stock andsupplies. Treats Residents with dignity and demonstrates an attitude of caring. The Dietary Aideensures a commitment to Resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per Park Place’s StrategicDirections.TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Performs the day-to-day food services activities related to the preparation and provision of mealsto Residents. This includes less complex food preparation as requested and meal/nourishmentservice set-up and delivery.2. Assists Residents as required.3. Performs the day-to-day food services activities related to the ware-washing of supplies, andcleaning of the kitchen and all other dining areas in the Home including the food servery and diningrooms on each Resident Neighbourhood.4. Keeps work areas clean, neat and tidy.5. Assists in receiving, distribution and storage of supply deliveries.6. Supports the equipment control system reporting all maintenance issues of food preparation anddistribution equipment to the Cook.7. Makes recommendations to improve efficiency and work flow in meal preparation and provision ofmeals to Residents.8. Participates in, and supports the Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Occupational Healthand Safety, WHMIS, and Infection Prevention and Control programs.9. Attends meetings and in-services as applicable.10. Performs other related duties as assigned.HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible to read, understand and comply with Park Place’s and provincially mandatedOccupational Health and Safety policies and safe work practices. Involved in all aspects of the Health and Safety Program including:o Uses safe work procedures,o Promotes health and safety policy and awareness,Manual Human Resources No 13-03-12Section Role Descriptions Date March 2018Reviewed/ Revised September 2022Guideline Dietary Aide Page # Page 2 of 2HUMAN RESOURCES MANUALo Makes safety suggestions.o Reads OHS minutes posted. Responsible to take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of Residents, self, otherworkers and the general public. Reports any near miss, injury, accident or equipment damage to supervisor immediately andcompletes required reports. Corrects and/or reports unsafe conditions. Sets a good example.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:Grade 12; food service preparation experience preferred.SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Ability to organize work. Ability to operate related equipment. Ability to work in teams collaboratively and communicate with others in a respectful manner. Ability to follow written and oral instructions, learn procedures and follow routine processes. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Equivalences may be consideredCOVID - 19 VACCINES EQUIPMENT USED:Computer, facsimile, and photocopierPHYSICAL DEMANDS:Requires a significant amount of walking, sitting and standing throughout the shift. A frequent amountof squatting, bending, kneeling and reaching.HEALTH AND SAFETY RISKS – ENVIRONMENTPhysical: Strain on shoulder, neck and back, cuts/scrapes, burnsEnvironmental: Draught, dust exposure, using equipment with moving partsChemical: Equipment cleanersBiological: Exposure to communicable diseases i.e., colds, influenza, GIRadiation: RemotePowered by JazzHR