Special Aide

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre; Canada; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre is seeking a Special Aide for a part-time, temporary backfill in Patient Food Services within Hospitality. The role focuses on accurate assembly, distribution, pickup and cleanup of patient meals and nourishments, with potential work in beltline, dish room, or pot room.

Emphasis on food safety, sanitation, and teamwork to support patient care daily. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a food safety certificate, with healthcare food service

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Food Safety Training Certificate required.
• Food Service Worker / Dietary Aide Certificate preferred.
• Six months experience in Food Service, preferably in a Health Care setting.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assemble, distribute, pickup and cleanup of patient meals and nourishments.
• May work on the patient beltline, dish room and/or pot room.
• Maintain organized and sanitary work areas and equipment per Sanitation Code.
• Follow Health & Safety guidelines to provide a safe environment for clients.

Skills

Sound judgment

Organizational skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Food Safety Training Certificate

Dietary Aide Certificate (Food Service Worker)

Job description

Job Title

Special Aide

Program & Department

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre -> Hospitality -> Patient Food Services

Regular / Temporary

Temporary

Full / Part Time

Part-Time

Temporary End Date (Anticipated)

01 May 2028

Union

Requisition Close Date

28 September 2026

Salary Plan / Job Grade

$27.01 - $27.60 ( SE_14 )

Job Posting Reason

Temporary Backfill

Patient Food Services is responsible for the preparation and distribution of approximately 355,000 meals and 80,000 nourishments to RVH patients annually, with the goal of providing exceptional food services with attention to variety, taste, nutrition, food safety and attractive presentation, to meet and exceed patient expectations. In addition to providing meals to RVH inpatients, we service Addictions located on Wellington Street, produce over 35,000 meals annually to community agencies (Meals on Wheels, Helping Hands) and support a robust in house catering operation and Meals to Go frozen meal line. Through the delivery of quality food and food services, our staff of dedicated, certified Food Handlers, supported by Team PFS Diet Clerks, Diet Technicians and Food Service Supervisors, touch the lives of hundreds of patients and their families at RVH every day. As the Special Aide you will be responsible for the accurate orderly and efficient assembly, distribution, pickup and cleanup of patient / meal trays/nourishment. May be required to work on the patient beltline, dish room and /or pot room. Ensure that work areas, equipment and storage areas remain in an organized and sanitary condition in accordance with the Sanitation Code. Function within the Health & Safety guidelines providing a safe and supportive environment for all clients. As a qualified candidate you will have the following job requirements:

• High School Diploma Required
• Food Safety Training Certificate Required
• Food Service Worker / Dietary Aide Certificate Preferred
• Six months experience in Food Service, preferable in a Health Care setting

You are ideal for this position if you have:

• Must be able to demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, and enthusiasm
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and responsibility of food safety
• Must have effective organizational skills and demonstrate the ability to creatively solve problems
• Must be able to interact with others in a mature, cooperative and courteous manner while in department and while serving meals on nursing units
• Must be able to calm dissatisfied customers and work closely with others in a team setting

Current Schedule: Week 1 Thursday 0530-1330 Week 2 Monday 0530-1330, Saturday 0530-1330, Sunday 0530-1330 Schedule subject to change

Equity & Inclusion: RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.

We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

Accommodations: RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.

We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at [e-mail]. RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

To learn about how RVH is taking steps to create and sustain an equitable, inclusive, accessible and culturally-safe environment, please visit: https://www.rvh.on.ca/about-rvh/equity-inclusion/