Job Description

Position Summary

To assist with food services including preparing meals, serving meals in the dining room, and general cleaning duties; to assist with resident safety as required.

Availability

This position is for the afternoon shift: 4:30pm to 12:00am. Three shifts per week including alternating weekends (Sat and Sun).

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities of this position shall include but not be limited to the following:

Assists in serving the supper meal Accounts for all residents at meals Monitors residents at supper and snack time (choking hazard) Prepares resident snack cart and serves snacks Clears, washes and sanitizes tables Cleans kitchen and washes dishes Dusts and cleans dining area, lounge area, entrance ways, administrative offices, hallways, bathrooms, and staff room Launders dining room laundry Locks and arm doors Writes up the menu for next day lunch and supper on the menu board Answers all resident pager calls and assists residents requiring help Notifies chain of command in case of emergency Finds replacement for staff when required Reports any necessary information or instructions to the night staff Directs entertainment and accommodates, delivers cheques, and signs receipts Documents all necessary information in the communication binder Completes general dietary and cleaning tasks to support department Completes additional tasks during outbreak scenarios Participates in workplace inspections, department record-keeping and creating safe work practices

Abilities, Skills,

and

Experience

Ability to endure frequent periods of walking, standing, kneeling, crouching and reaching with hands and arms Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Strong organization skills Strong people skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to complete reports, forms and correspondences Effective listener Skilled at problem-solving Strong customer service skills Observant, able to detect changes in resident behaviour, health or appearance Ability to constantly improve and learn Ability to work independently as well as on a team Flexibility, enthusiasm and a positive attitude Approachable and friendly demeanour High standard of hygiene and personal appearance Desire to work with seniors

Minimum Qualifications

High school education, or Three to six months related experience and/or training Food handler certificate is an asset Standard First Aid is an asset

Perks

Pension (LAPP) and benefits after 6 months.
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time position available.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Discounted or free food Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking
Work Location: In person