Job Description

DIETARY AIDE

Primacare(TM) Living Solutions is a privately held Canadian Long-Term Care Operator based in Toronto, Ontario and is a fully accredited member of both CARF and the OLTCA. We put people first by providing our residents with the highest standards in quality care and services and our staff with a supportive, flexible, and progressive work environment.

Our ongoing commitment to finding new, innovative living solutions for all seniors is highlighted by the implementation of the internationally acclaimed Meaningful Care Matters Butterfly Model of Care. Primacare(TM) was the second LTC operator in Ontario to implement this model which focuses on delivering emotion-focused care that connects with people in a dignified, human way.

Additionally, in 2018, Primacare(TM) undertook a ground-breaking research project called The Albert Project, to investigate an innovative approach to dementia care that utilizes virtual reality (VR) as a therapeutic intervention for residents with moderate to severe dementia. The pilot phase was completed in 2019 with findings that showed it was clinically significant to their residents.

What We Offer!

a work environment that is respectful, supportive, and safe access to professional development training and mentoring opportunities competitive and flexible compensation options Benefits and RRSP plan

Your Opportunity!

Reporting to the Food and Nutrition Manager, the

Dietary Aide

is responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of meals, ensuring work areas are in a safe and sanitary condition, and assisting in maintaining a safe and secure environment for all.

Key Responsibilities and Skills:

Clean/set-up the dining room for meal service. Serve meals to residents in a pleasant and friendly manner. Wash and sanitize cooking tools and small wares and deep clean all service stations. General kitchen duties and others, as assigned. Ensure standards of resident dietary services are consistently achieved. Ensure all MOHLTC and Public Health requirements are met. Contribute to a home environment for residents that ensures the values of Primacare Living Solutions are maintained and upheld.

Job Requirements:

Food Service Worker/Dietary Aide Certificate or Diploma in Culinary Management. Food Handler Certification. A Vulnerable Sector Screening check completed in the last 6 months. The ability to read, write, and communicate orally in English. Previous working experience in the food sector Experience in a Long-Term Care Home or with seniors preferred. Proof of full immunization (2 doses ) against COVID-19, in accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care's Long-term care home COVID-19 immunization policy*.

Primacare Living Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. We are pleased to accommodate individual needs of job applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $19.44 per hour

Licence/Certification:

Food Service Worker Diploma (preferred) Food Handler Certification (required)
Work Location: In person