Dietary Aide (Long Term Care)

Caressant-Care Nursing And Retirement Homes Limited; Bourget; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits

Job summary

Caressant Care is seeking a passionate Dietary Aide to join our team in Ontario. This part-time role offers competitive wages and benefits, with responsibilities tied to long-term care dining services.

Successful candidates typically hold a Food Service Worker Certificate and Food Handler Training, or commit to obtaining them within required timelines. English communication is essential, with reliability and punctuality valued.

Qualifications

• Must have or obtain Food Service Worker Certificate and Food Handler Training.
• Strong reading/writing English skills for instructions and records.
• Reliable and punctual with the ability to cope with physical/emotional demands of dietary aide duties.

Skills

Good communication

Read/write English

Punctual and reliable

Education

Food Service Worker Certificate

Food Handler Training

Job description

Caressant Care is looking for a passionate Dietary Aide to join our team of care providers.

Location

Time Type

Part-Time

About Caressant Care

For over 50 years, Caressant Care has created a comfortable, caring home environment for our residents across Ontario to receive high-quality care. We proudly serve over 1,500 residents across our 15 long-term care homes and ten retirement homes. Operating primarily in small towns, Caressant Care creates tight-knit communities where everyone knows and looks out for one another.

At Caressant Care, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and provide them with opportunities to learn and grow, whether they are experienced professionals or just starting their careers. Become part of our team and experience fulfilling, impactful work that brings joy to your life and the lives of others.

What we offer…

• At the core of our workforce is a passion for people, fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives, experiences, and beliefs.
• A caring and comfortable space for our residents, their families and our employees.
• Learning and growth opportunities for professionals at all stages of their careers.
• Competitive wages and benefits.

What you bring…

• Successful completion of Food Service Worker Certificate and Food Handler Training Program (or commitment to obtain within a specified period, as required under the Fixing Long Term Care Homes Act and its Regulations)
• Must be willing to accept verbal and/or written direction
• Able to cope with the physical and emotional demands of the position
• Geriatric, long-term care experience is beneficial
• Experience in long-term care food service is an asset, including texture-modified diets, therapeutic and production spreadsheets
• Good communication skills, able to read and write in the English language
• Punctual and reliable

The starting rate of pay is $23.14 per hour , and the terms and conditions of employment are as set out in the Collective Agreement.

Our focus at Caressant Care is on hiring individuals whose skills and abilities will contribute most to our organization’s success and who also mirror the communities in which we operate. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their ethnic and cultural background, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.