Dietary Aide

Home Care Assistance of Barrie is looking for a Dietary Aid to join our team for Retirement & LTC homes here in Orillia! 

The ideal person for this position has experience, enjoys working individually or on occasion as a team, is well-spoken, energetic, and personable.

Responsibilities and duties:

The Dietary Aide is responsible for providing a variety of duties related to the preparation of resident meals and snacks, the service of foods and the routine cleaning of food services areas in accordance with the policies of the home and applicable legislation.

Dietary Aides are expected to:

• Assist with food/meal production

• Prepare nourishments and carts for service

• Prepare trays/plates and/or distribute the resident meals and snacks according to the diet list/individual diet menus and the residents’ preferences

• 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

• Other dietary duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Food Service Worker program at an established college (currently enrolled students of the program are welcome as well!)
• VSC within 6 months 
• CPR and First Aid 
• TB Test within 6 months  

• Current Food Handlers Safety Awareness certification

The ideal candidates will possess:

• Excellent attendance and punctuality

• Hardworking, compassionate, positive, solution-oriented, professional and flexible

• LTC experience is considered an asset

• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50lbs, stand for long periods of time; walk and climb stairs frequently throughout the day; Crouch, kneel, stoop/bend for short periods of time; ability to tolerate heat in kitchen area.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive pay Hourly Wage $20 per hour
• Benefits Plan available after working 30+ hours per week* 
• 4% Vacation Pay on every pay
• Flexible hours

Please submit the appropriate documents for review. 

Questions? Please contact Jennifer at 705-503-2273 ext.3 or [email protected]

Home Care Assistance welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

AI technology is used during the recruitment process for pre-screening purposes and to match resumes with job requirements.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Home Care Assistance. Please note, we ask for 5-7 business days to review applications and only successful candidates will be contacted to move forward.