Dietary Aide (Long Term Care)

Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes Ltd.; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 18,590 - 26,477; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Learning and growth opportunities

Caring work environment

Job summary

A long-term care provider in Ontario seeks a part-time Food Service Worker to deliver high-quality food service in a caring environment. The role requires completion of Food Service Worker training, strong communication skills, and reliability. Geriatric care experience is beneficial. The starting pay is $22.32 per hour, with an emphasis on creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. If you are ready to make a difference, apply today!

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Food Service Worker Certificate and Food Handler Training Program.
• Willingness to accept verbal and/or written direction.
• Ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality food service to residents in a long-term care setting.
• Follow dietary guidelines including texture-modified diets and therapeutic needs.
• Ensure a caring and comfortable environment for residents.

Skills

Food Service Worker Certificate

Communication skills

Reliability

Geriatric long-term care experience

Job description

Location

Woodstock, Ontario

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 $22.32 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 background, disability, 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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