Aged Care Dining & Nutrition Assistant

RSL Care RDNS Limited; Lilydale; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent work/life balance

Private health insurance and gym

Job summary

Bolton Clarke is seeking a frontline carer with a strong focus on nutrition and dining to support residents in Lilydale. You will assist in preparation, delivery, presentation and serving of meals, ensuring a person-centred approach to each resident's needs and preferences.

Join a not-for-profit aged care provider dedicated to positive ageing, with strong team support, flexible shifts, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Compassionate and caring attitude.
• Previous restaurant and/or commercial kitchen experience (highly regarded).
• Willingness to take direction from others.
• Reliability and shift flexibility.
• Good time management and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Valid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc).
• Complete a police check and/or a NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain) prior to commencement.

Responsibilities

• Meal choices and individual nutrition.
• Consideration of allergies and food intolerances.
• Enhancing the overall dining experience.
• Assist residents with meal selection and meal timing preferences.
• Prepare and set up dining areas to meet individual needs and preferences.
• Actively engage with residents to provide social and emotional support during mealtimes.
• Use empathy and kindness to foster a positive dining experience.
• Promote resident choice and control to uphold dignity and respect.
• Prepare and maintain dining experience areas and provide meal service to meet individual resident choices.
• Maintain accurate nutrition and diet information as required.
• Assist with quality food preparation in accordance with the Food Safety Plan, Bolton Clarke Food Standards and Dining Framework.
• Assist with maintaining kitchen stock supplies as required.

Skills

Customer service

Compassionate

Reliability

Time management

Flexibility

Job description

Bolton Clarke is seeking a frontline carer with a strong focus on nutrition and dining to support residents in Lilydale. You will assist in preparation, delivery, presentation and serving of meals, ensuring a person-centred approach to each resident's needs and preferences.

Join a not-for-profit aged care provider dedicated to positive ageing, with strong team support, flexible shifts, and opportunities for career progression.