Dietary Aide

**Job Description**:
**Dietary Aide
- 1 Regular Part Time Position**

**Health Services - Long Term Care**

The Long-Term Care Division requires staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Philosophy of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes. Staff are to have emotional intelligence ability to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the resident and their family.

If you enjoy **Seniors,** have an approved **Food Service Worker Certificate**, are willing to complete the Food Safety Certification course we would love to have you come join our caring and compassionate team

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Dietary Aides_**

**_ What you will do _**
- Prepare food and beverages as per food production schedule and posted menu. May cook simple dishes, pan, tend and remove items from the stove, microwave, retherm cart etc.
- Maintain the kitchen, dining rooms and serveries in a clean and orderly manner
- Wash, scour and sanitize pots, pans and utensils
- Portion and serve meals in the dining rooms and prepare trays for distribution to other areas according to the Dietary Census
- Provide assistance to the residents in the dining room as necessary
- Work with the team to enhance the quality of life for residents and promote a pleasurable dining experience
- May update dietary records as required
- Obtain food and supplies and assist in the receiving, distributing, checking and storing of supplies as directed

**Qualifications**:

- High School diploma is required
- Food Service Worker Certificate as approved by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s program standards is required
- Must be willing to complete the Food Safety Certification course, as offered by the Public Health Division
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, volunteers and visitors
- Must have a strong desire to work in a food service setting and ability to relate to older adults
- Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties.

**Location**: Sheridan Villa (CUPE 966) 2460 Truscott Drive, Mississauga, ON

**Hours of Work**: no guaranteed hours - various shifts, including every other weekend and holidays
**Compensation**: $24.39/per hour - As per collective agreement
- ** Vulnerable Sector Police Check**:

- ** TB Skin Testing**:

- **Proof of Covid -19 Vaccine, including their third booster dose**

**Interview**:Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

**As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.**

About Us:
The Region of Peel serves more than 1.4 million residents and approximately 173,000 businesses in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga. We deliver a wide range of resident focused services across the Region.

Our 20-year vision for Peel is “Community for Life.” Our goal is to create a place where everyone enjoys a sense of belonging and has access to the services and opportunities needed to thrive in each stage of their lives. Our 2015-2035 Strategic Plan outlines the work we're focused on to bring this vision to life.

To learn more about the Region of Peel, explore peelregion.ca.

Additional Information:
The Region of Peel is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.