Milk Prep Room Aide

The Hospital for Sick Children; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff health & well-being program

Equity, diversity & inclusion

Impactful paediatric work

Job summary

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto is seeking a part-time Milk Prep Room Associate within the Nutrition & Food Services team. You will support the efficient operation of the Milk Prep Room, including preparing formulas, breast milk, and specialty feeds, while ensuring accuracy and safety.

Shifts include 0700-1500, 0900-1700, 1030-1830, and 1100-1900 with the hospital reserving the right to reassign duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Must have a valid Food Handler Certification.
• Successful completion of skills and competency test to qualify for the position.
• Minimum 1 year experience.
• Food/Hospitality service related/Milk Prep Room/Laboratory experience is an asset.
• Proficient oral and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and orders to prepare formulas, EBM, and specialty feeds using weighing equipment and mixers.
• Adhere to aseptic techniques and safety guidelines to ensure product safety.
• Work with diet technicians and MPR staff to ensure timely, accurate orders ready for delivery.
• Understand accurate product handling and conversions; apply measurements precisely.
• Use breast milk database, tablet, scanner and scale to track EBM in inventory.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment and assist in area improvements as directed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Math skills

English communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfil our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

As a member of the Nutrition & Food Services team, you will be responsible to maintain the efficient operation of the areas of, Milk Prep Room with the possibility of support in Patient Services.

Shifts: 0700-1500, 0900-1700, 1030-1830, 1100-1900

Although this posting indicates an initial area of assignment and shift, the Hospital reserves the right to assign to other areas of assignment and shifts as deemed necessary.

Here’s What You’ll Get To Do

• Following recipes and orders as provided by the diet techs to prepare formulas, EBM, and specialty feeds utilizing equipment such as balances to weigh product and pharmaceutical mixer to mix powdered feeds.
• Adherence to proper aseptic techniques and guidelines with respect to clothing, hand washing, and sanitizing to ensure maximum safety of the end products.
• Work with diet techs and other MPR staff to ensure orders are prepared in a timely manner, accurately, and ready for delivery.
• Have an understanding of the importance of accuracy when pulling product, measuring, weighing and delivery, including of the handling of EBM, A bodily fluid). Adhere to policies and procedures including the double checking of breast milk.
• Must have a working knowledge of math including cross multiplication skills, to be able to understand and be apply in practice when required to adapt formulas/breast milk recipes. Understand conversions and measurement in grams to 2 decimal points, ml, and liters.
• Take direction from supervisor and provide input regarding overall improvement of the area. Report any errors and concerns to supervisor.
• Pick up EBM across the hospital, utilizing a breast milk data base, tablet, scanner and scale, scan EBM into and out of inventory. Organize breast milk in freezer.
• Replenish and maintain par levels for ready to feed formulas and specialty items within aseptic area.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and safe work environment at all times.
• Delivery of prepared orders to the assigned unit within the hospital in a timely manner.
• Pickup leftover/unused/empty formula bins from units and return to the MPR. Discard leftover or unused orders from previous days.
• Responsible for safety and sanitation precautions in his/her area. Reports unsafe incidents to supervisor. Maintains and improves established sanitation standards and reports to the supervisor defective machinery or equipment in order to safeguard staff from accidents and harm.
• Co-sign procedure utilized when preparing complex feeds (keto/metabolic) however generally feeds are prepared without immediate supervision and double checking.
• Must read and interpret individual patient recipes and ensure the exact ingredients are utilized to properly prepare feeds to avoid adverse reaction and outcomes for patients.
• Must identify any variances and bring forth to Supervisor for further clarification. Accountable for checking/co-signing EBM labelling and dispensing to ensure patients receive correct EBM.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Must have a valid Food Handler Certification.
• Successful completion and pass of the skills and competency test to qualify for the position.
• Minimum 1 year experience.
• Food /Hospitality service related/Milk Prep Room/Laboratory experience an asset.
• High degree of customer service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and in a team setting.
• Proficient oral and written communication in English.
• Ability to understand and apply moderate math skills.
• Basic Computer skills and knowledge a requirement.
• Attention to detail is required while performing work.
• Must have a working knowledge of math including cross multiplication skills, to be able to understand and be applied in practice when required to adapt formulas/breast milk recipes.
• Understand conversions and measurement in grams to 2 decimal points, ml and liters.
• A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion.

Here’s What You’ll Love

• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
• For more on why you’ll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

Employment type

0.3 FTE, Permanent Part Time

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

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