Patient Meal Assistant — Part-Time, Flexible Shifts

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) is seeking a part-time Nutrition Services worker for Toronto Western Hospital. The position offers up to 24 hours per week with a wage range of $27.27–$28.07 per hour and a non-negotiable start rate.

Shifts include early mornings, weekends and statutory holidays. The incumbent will stock the nutrition centre, prepare tray add-ons and deliver meals to patients, while maintaining professionalism and patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or recognized equivalent.
• Food Handler’s Certificate (on the job certification provided).
• 3 months to less than 6 months practical and related experience and/or 1 month to less than 3 months on the job training.
• Ability to read/understand short notes, brief forms and memos.
• Ability to do simple mathematical calculations (e.g. adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing).
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job: lift up to 5 kg, load/unload food trucks; push heavy trucks.
• Must work professionally and courteously and meet deadlines in UHN standards.
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task.
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements under UHN Privacy Policy.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of applicable policies.
• Client service oriented and respect diversity.
• May be required to work rotating shifts; weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and stocking the nutrition Centre with required items for patient meals.
• Preparing tray add-ons, meal changes and special tube feeding.
• Delivering food trays and snacks to patients.
• Collecting empty trays from patient rooms.
• Taking dirty food trucks to the basement.
• Performing cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required.
• Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Basic math

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food Handler’s Certificate

Job description

University Health Network (UHN) is seeking a part-time Nutrition Services worker for Toronto Western Hospital. The position offers up to 24 hours per week with a wage range of $27.27–$28.07 per hour and a non-negotiable start rate.

Shifts include early mornings, weekends and statutory holidays. The incumbent will stock the nutrition centre, prepare tray add-ons and deliver meals to patients, while maintaining professionalism and patient confidentiality.