Join Plan A – The Health Care Employer of Choice!

Are you looking for a rewarding career in healthcare? Plan A is hiring experienced Dietary Aides to work in various long-term care facilities. As a Dietary Aide, you will play a vital role in ensuring residents receive high-quality meals and snacks while maintaining a clean and sanitary food service environment.

Location: Long-Term Care Facilities Chatham-Kent and in Sarnia-Lambton

Plan A Offers:

- Competitive rates $21.5 per hour
- Comprehensive Insurance - Health, dental, and vision benefits. Life insurance and $5 million dollars of liability insurance
- Work-Life Balance: scheduling around your primary employer and family life
- Annual Reimbursements for Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance, CNO, and CPR*
- Easy Shift Scheduling via our ‘StaffStat’ app – Pick up shifts right from your phone!
- 24/7 Office Support – We’re always just a phone call away
- Orientation Provided for each facility you work at
- Employee Perks - Contests, giveaways, bonus opportunities and more!
- Leadership Support - Nurse Managers and HR Managers available Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30
- A Great Workplace Culture

Who is Plan A?

Plan A’s staffing strategy is built for long-term growth and sustainability. We are a forward-thinking, fast-growing company that is dedicated specifically to supporting senior’s care and you, our Health Care Professionals!

Qualifications and Skills

- Current Food Handlers Certificate
- Enrolment or completion of a Food Service Worker Certificate program is considered an asset




- Knowledge of basic food preparation and handling principles obtained through experience working in a kitchen/cook and/or serving environment
- Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50lbs, stand for prolonged periods of time; walk frequently throughout the day; Crouch, kneel, stoop/bend for short periods of time; ability to tolerate heat in kitchen area.
- Knowledge of sanitation, hygiene, food production, safety, and understanding of therapeutic diets
- Reliable and able to work with others in a team atmosphere.
- Time management skills with ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Must be able to work and communicate effectively with residents, team members and visitors of a senior care home.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- LTC experience is considered an asset

Duties Include

- Assist with food production.
- Prepare trays/plates and/or distribute the resident meals and snacks according to the diet list/individual diet menus and the residents’ preferences.
- Prepare nourishments and carts for service.
- Prepare supplements and thickening fluids for texture-altered diets.
- Follow each resident plan of care and communicate any discrepancies to the supervisor in a prompt manner.
- Prepare tables and serving areas for meal services.
- Maintain a sanitary and clean working environment in line with infection control techniques.




- Maintains food handling protocols and infection control practices in keeping with public health practice and applicable legislation.
- Work in accordance with the home’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Transport dishes to/from dining rooms and kitchen.
- Wash/sanitize tables, chairs, serveries.
- Complete the daily and deep cleaning and sanitizing of dishes, utensils, glassware, and equipment used for resident meal preparation, delivery, and service.
- Ensure good personal hygiene, with a neat and clean appearance and in accordance with dress code for the department as per policy, such as, safe foot attire, hair net etc.
- Follow and meet all pre-determined work routine and schedules.
- Always follow cleaning schedule and sanitation guidelines for dinning rooms and/or resident eating areas.
- Perform all other job-related duties that contribute to the team approach of resident care as assigned by the supervisor.

Are You Ready to Make a Difference?
Join Plan A today and help us provide exceptional care to seniors! Apply now and become a valued member of our team.

Apply Today!
Accommodations available for applicants with disabilities upon request.

*Conditions apply, inquire with a recruiter.

Job Types: Full-time, Part time

Pay: $21.50 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Are you reliably able to commute within Sarnia-Lambton or Chatham-Kent?

Experience:

- Serving, food handling, or Cook: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Dietary Aide (Chatham-Kent)
🏢 Plan A Sarnia Chatham
📍 Chatham-Kent