Dietary Aide

Government of Nunavut; Cambridge Bay; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dietary Aide position with the Government of Nunavut supports the hospital's nutrition service, delivering meals and snacks to patients under the supervision of nursing and nutrition staff.

You will help keep the kitchen and cafeteria clean, follow health facility policies, and participate in infection control; a Grade 6 education and strong communication skills are required, with eligibility for security checks.

Qualifications

• Grade 6 education minimum and ability to interpret policies.
• Good communication skills essential for teamwork.
• Ability to use cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
• Willingness to take on other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals and snacks to patients in the hospital.
• Assist in preparing and serving appropriate food and beverages.
• Maintain cleanliness of cafeteria and kitchen per regulations.
• Support infection control and cross-contamination prevention.
• Follow departmental policies and health standards.

Skills

Good communication skills

Policy interpretation

Cleaning equipment safety

Willingness to take on duties

Education

Grade 6 education

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Thank you for contacting the Government of Nunavut.

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This employment opportunity is restricted to Nunavut Inuit who reside in Cambridge Bay only.

Reporting to the Manager Support Services, the Dietary Aide works in collaboration with the cook, nursing and nutrition staff to provide nutrition for patients in a clean and safe environment. The position is responsible for preparing and serving appropriate and safe food and beverages to patients. The position is responsible for ensuring that the cafeteria and kitchen are cleaned and maintained in accordance with regulations, policies and departmental procedures.

The Dietary Aide delivers meals and snacks to patients admitted to the hospital and is a key member of the health care team. The position also ensures that the food service department is clean and presented to the general public in a way that is representative of a hospital that meets Accreditation Council Standards.

As a front-line staff for infection control, the Dietary Aide ensures that the principle of food safety, infection control and cross contamination are strictly adhered to.

The successful incumbent will have a minimum of Grade 6 education and the ability to interpret Health Facility/Department policies and procedures and implement them; and the ability to use cleaning equipment safely and effectively, thus good communications skills are essential to work with other department, in addition, demonstrate willingness to take on other assigned duties as delegated by the supervisor.

This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.