Dietary Aide - Jobs in St. Paul, AB

Job Description

Are you looking for a forward thinking, fast growing company who is dedicated to supporting our seniors and healthcare professionals Apply to Plan A Today!Plan A is currently looking for Dietary Aides to join our qualified, dedicated, and compassionate team of support staff.Job Benefits

• You decide when you work! At Plan A you can make your own schedule! Using our StaffStat app our partners send out shifts when and where they need help, and as they pop up on your phone our staff accept them on a first come first serve basis!
• Make your own schedule around your busy life! Our only requirement is you give us your time with 3 shifts a month! If our staff can give amazing care 3 times a month our seniors will never go without the care they deserve!

Position SummaryThe Dietary Aide is responsible for providing a variety of duties related to the preparation of resident meals and snacks, the service of foods and the routine cleaning of food services areas in accordance with the policies of the home and applicable legislation.Responsibilities:

• Assist with food/meal production
• Prepare trays/plates and/or distribute the resident meals and snacks according to the diet list/individual diet menus and the residents’ preferences
• Prepare nourishments and carts for service
• Prepare supplements and thickening fluids for texture-altered diets
• Follow each resident plan of care and communicate any discrepancies to the supervisor in a prompt manner
• Prepare tables and serving areas for meal services
• Maintain a sanitary and clean working environment in line with infection control techniques
• Maintains food handling protocols and infection control practices in keeping with public health practice and applicable legislation
• Work in accordance with the home’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Transport dishes to/from dining rooms and kitchen.
• Wash/sanitize tables, chairs, serveries
• Complete the daily and deep cleaning and sanitizing of dishes, utensils, glassware and equipment used for resident meal preparation, delivery and service
• Receive, store and manage the inventory of resident food and food service supplies
• Ensure good personal hygiene, with a neat and clean appearance and in accordance with dress code for the department as per policy, such as, safe foot attire, hair net etc.
• Follow and meet all pre-determined work routine and schedules
• Follow cleaning schedule and sanitation guidelines for dinning rooms and/or resident eating areas at all times
• Carry out all other job-related duties that contribute to the team approach of resident care as assigned by the supervisor

The ideal candidates will possess:

• Knowledge of basic food preparation and handling principles obtained through the enrolment or completion of a Food Service Worker training program
• Current Food Handlers Safety Awareness certification offered through public health agencies
• Must maintain up to date certification of the Food Handlers Safety Awareness certification
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50lbs, stand for long periods of time; walk and climb stairs frequently throughout the day; Crouch, kneel, stoop/bend for short periods of time; ability to tolerate heat in kitchen area
• Previous professional experience in a health care setting an asset
• Knowledge of sanitation, hygiene, food production, safety, and understanding of therapeutic diets
• Reliable and able to work with others in a team atmosphere
• Time management skills with ability to prioritize and multitask
• Must be able to work and communicate effectively with residents, team members and visitors of a LTC home
• Good written and verbal communication

Hourly wage is $20.50/hour with an additional $7.00 hourly incentive for last minute shifts.We cannot wait to meet you!Quick Apply

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