Dietary Aide

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority; Stonewall; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority in Stonewall is seeking a Dietary Aide for the Rosewood Lodge PCH site. Working under the Manager, Support Services and Cook, you will assist with the preparation and service of meals for patients, residents, staff and guests in a health-care setting.

This position offers evenings and weekends with a 0.27 FTE arrangement, requiring good English communication, basic food-handling competencies, and the ability to work safely in a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 10 education required.
• Valid Food Handlers Certificate required; must be obtained within six months of employment.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and texture modification.
• Experience in a health care or commercial food service establishment.
• Ability to operate required equipment and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to patients, residents, staff and visitors.
• Maintain safety, sanitation and compliance with Health regulations.
• Provide courteous and effective customer service.
• Assist with Meals on Wheels, supportive housing, adult day and catering as needed.

Job description

City: Stonewall
Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Rosewood Lodge PCH - Stonewall
Department / Unit: Food Services
Job Stream: Non-Clinical
Union: MGEU
FTE: 0.27
Anticipated Shift: Evenings; Weekends
Salary: As per collective agreement

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.

Position Summary:

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.

Qualifications:

• 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.
  

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.