Dietary Aide

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority; Ashern; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is seeking a Dietary Aide at Lakeshore Hospital in Ashern to support food preparation and service for patients, residents, staff, volunteers and visitors. Duties emphasize safety, sanitation and courteous service in alignment with hospital policies.

Responsibilities include operating needed equipment, following therapeutic diet guidelines, and coordinating with the Support Services team under the Manager and Cook.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 10 education required.
• Valid Food Handlers Certificate required (within six months).
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and texture modification.
• Experience in health care or commercial food service.
• Ability to operate required equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; English proficiency.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food to patients/residents, staff, volunteers, Meals on Wheels, Supportive Housing, Adult Day, visitors, and catering.
• Maintain high standards of safety and sanitation; follow policies and procedures.
• Provide courteous and effective customer service.
• Work in line with the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority Mission, Vision and Values.
• Under the direction of the Manager, Support Services and Cook.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Equipment operation

Customer service

Education

Grade 10 education or equivalent

Job description

Requisition ID: 414213

Position Number: DIETAIDEASH_07

City: Ashern

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Lakeshore Hospital - Ashern

Department / Unit: Support Services

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: MGEU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: To Be Determined - Indefinite

FTE: 0.60

Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings; Weekends

Salary: As per collective agreement

Term: Indefinite Term (subject to a minimum notice of 24 hours )

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

Under the direction of the Manager, Support Services and Cook, the Dietary Aide performs the assigned duties related to the preparation and service of food to patients/ residents, staff, volunteers, Meals on Wheels, Supportive Housing, Adult Day, visitors, and catering and complies with standards, Policy and Procedures and Health regulations. Duties are performed while maintaining high standards of safety and sanitation. Courteous and effective customer service is a critical component of this position. The position of Dietary Aide functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

• Minimum Grade 10 education required.
• Valid Food Handlers Certificate required. (Must be obtained within six months of employment). Re-certification must be current and valid.
• Knowledge in the areas of therapeutic diets and texture modification.
• Experience in a health care or commercial food service establishment.
• Ability to operate required equipment.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.
• Ability to perform mental and physical aspects of the position.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.