Dietary Aide (Long Term Care)

Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes Ltd.; Bonnie (IL); On-site; USD 28,310 - 40,321; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and benefits

Learning and growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Dietary Aide to join their team. This part-time role involves delivering quality food service to residents, following directions closely, and maintaining high standards of care. Ideal candidates will have their Food Service Worker Certificate and possess strong communication skills. A supportive work environment and competitive pay rate of $24.91 per hour await you at this dynamic organization.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Food Service Worker Certificate and Food Handler Training Program.
• Experience in long‑term care food service is an asset.
• Geriatric, long‑term care experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of care providers to deliver high-quality food service.
• Follow verbal and written direction in a timely manner.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to cope with physical and emotional demands

Punctual and reliable

Education

Food Service Worker Certificate

Food Handler Training Program

Job description

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

Location

St. Thomas, Ontario (Bonnie Place)

Time Type

Part‑Time

About Caressant Care

For nearly 50 years, Caressant Care has created a comfortable and 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 10 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. Become a part of our team and experience fulfilling and 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 $24.91 per hour, and the terms and conditions of employment are as per the Collective Agreement.

If this resonates with you, we would love to have a conversation about you joining our team! Please apply using the form below.

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 backgrounds, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

If you have questions or require accommodations during the application process, please email [e-mail] or call 519‑539‑0408.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening.

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