JOB POSTING - DIETARY AIDE/PORTER “How do you live in the moment?”

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter.”

We are seeking a candidate who shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

The Dietary Aide reports to the Food Service Manager/Food Service Supervisor and is expected to demonstrate commitment to resident safety by preparing meals directed by the cook for individual residents and by providing high-quality care in accordance with the organization's vision and mission.

Wage Rate: The starting wage rate is $ 24.75/hour.

Vacancy: This is an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

Participate in departmental and town hall meetings

Receives verbal/written endorsement regarding changes in resident status

Ensures open communication between staff and other team members

Encourage participation in the Home’s committees/teams

Reports observations to Food Service Manager/Supervisor relating to resident care and others (food preferences, likes & dislikes, intake)

Mentoring new staff and students

Support and promote a team approach

Ongoing delivery of customer service with staff, residents, families, and the public

Ensuring optimal quality of life for each resident by the delivery of individualized resident care

Follow therapeutic interventions according to resident’s plan of care

Contributing to the overall pleasurable dining experience of our residents during mealtimes

Report faulty equipment and ensure removal from unit

Completion of documentation record of every shift (food temperature, freezer, fridge, sanitizer, dish machine, equipment checklist audit, cleaning checklists etc.)





Adhering to Infection Prevention and Control and Safe Food Handling procedures

Required to understand the nature and meaning of quality indicators used by the Home and to understand which indicators are publicly reported. To participate in the improvement of the indicators and achieve satisfactory results.

Monitor and maintain inventory for work areas and communicate needs to the Cook or Food Services Supervisor/Food Services Manager

Utilize equipment and supplies within budgetary constraints

Complete all required annual education

Other duties as assigned and or indicated

Qualifications

Food Handler Certification given by Public Health or a certified agency

Previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred

Ability to read, understand and follow recipe directions, diet orders and work assignments

Able to work flexible hours, such as emergency situations

Be knowledgeable of the Ministry of Long-Term Care, Public Health and Home’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing

Good interpersonal skills To show evidence of being person centered and customer focused when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction.

To undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals’ rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk

Transparent vulnerable sector screening (within the last 6 months), recent TB test results (within the last 6 months) or a chest X-ray (within the last 1 year),

Two supervisory references required

Provide proof of all required vaccines. The Employer strongly recommends to “stay up to date” with the recommended vaccines. Vaccination requirements are subject to changes as determined by the Employer

What do we offer you?

Competitive wages

Employee benefits

Employee perks

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Support for personal and professional growth

📌 Dietary Aide - Part Time (Winnipeg)
🏢 Chateau Park
📍 Winnipeg