Food Services Aide (83 hours/ 4 weeks)

Mississippi River Health Alliance; Canada; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) invites applications for a Food Service Worker within its connected hospital sites in Lanark County, Ontario. You will support patient meals, maintain hygiene and safety standards, and collaborate with the hospital team to ensure timely and accurate service.

Applicants must have or be pursuing the Food Service Worker Certification; a valid Food Handler Certificate is required.

Qualifications

• Completed or enrolled in Food Service Worker Certification with expected completion within two years.
• Current Food Handler Certificate must be maintained.
• Experience as a FSA in hospital/long-term care is preferred.

Skills

Excellence

Empathy

Teamwork

Policy Adherence

Safety Awareness

Adaptability

Education

Food Service Worker Certification program

Food Handler Certificate

Job description

Almonte General Hospital and Carleton Place & DistrictMemorial Hospital created the Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) in 2016to formalize their commitment to work together to improve each patient andresident’s overall health care experience through a strong, coordinated systemof care. An integrated Senior Team leads the two Hospitals, as well as FairviewManor and Lanark County Paramedic Service which are operating divisions of AGH.Over 600 caring staff, physicians and midwives provide excellent primary, acuteand long-term care to citizens of Lanark County, West Ottawa and RenfrewCounty.

Competencies and Personal Attributes:

• Commitment to excellence, quality and patient/resident safety.
• Demonstrated caring and empathetic attitude
• Ability to meet all demands of the job, both physical and cognitive
• Ability to work cooperatively and respectfully within a team environment.
• Ability to receive direction and understand and follow policies and procedures
• Ability to work in a manner that is in compliance with patient and employee safety practices, policies and procedures of the organization.
• Ability to contribute to a work environment that is conducive to the organization's Workplace Violence and Harassment policy.

Qualifications:

• All applicants must have successfully completed or be currently enrolled and engaged in the Food Service Worker Certification program with an expected successful completion of this program within two years of the start date of this position. A current Food Handler Certificate must be maintained.
• Previous experience as a FSA in a hospital and/or long-term care setting, preferred

We are committed to inclusive and accessible employmentpractices. If you require accommodation throughout any part of the recruitmentprocess, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] to let us know how we mayassist you.

Please note that according to MRHA Vaccination Policies, allapplicants must be fully vaccinated unless they can provide the proof of avalid medical contraindication or exemption on the basis of protected groundsunder the Ontario Human Rights Code in order to be considered for any staff orvolunteer opportunities. Upon hiring, applicants must provide the proof ofeither government issued documentation proving they have been fully vaccinated,or present supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication orexemption under Ontario Human Rights Code.

Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) is committed tofostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We believethat embracing diversity in all its forms enriches our workplace and enhancesthe quality of care we provide to our patients, residents and community. We arededicated to creating an environment where every individual feels valued,respected and supported regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexualorientation, religion, age, ability or background. We aim to create a workplacewhere everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared mission of providingintegrated health care that meets the evolving life-long needs of ourcommunities.