Dietary Aide Jobs

Looking for work?Are you compassionate, caring, and enjoy working with seniors? We are hiring!Simpe Q Care is hiring for Full-Time, Part-Time, and Casual Dietary Aide positions at Glenwood Care Centre our Agassiz location.Reporting to the Manager, this position is responsible, for maintaining general cleanliness of the kitchen, assisting meal preparation/serving and maintaining a safe environment for the Residents. Specific duties will depend on scheduled designation for each shift.*Responsibilities:*

• Monitoring daily temperatures of fridges, walk in coolers, freezers
• Maintenance and upgrading of immunizations.
• Assist in kitchen with meal preparation
• Assist and participate in events organized by Simpe Q.
• Commitment to providing the highest quality service.
• Educate other co-workers/colleagues on the proper safety techniques when there is a possibility of endangering a client.
• Biological*:- Contact with blood & body fluids- Exposure to illnesses common to communal living environments (Influenza, colds, GI illnesses, other bacteria & viruses)- Plants and animals- Needle stick injuries- Follow all Covid 19 worksafe protocols, policies and procedures as outlined by the Medical Health Office, Public Health Office and the Health AuthoritiesJob Types: Full-time, Part-time, CasualSalary: $23.38 per hourBenefits:* Dental care* Extended health careSchedule:* 8 hour shiftLicence/Certification:* Food Safe Certification (preferred)Work Location: In person
• Must be able to handle stressful situations in the workplace.*Health and Safety Risks:*
• Observe and correct any unsafe behavior demonstrated by client.*Physical Demands:*
• May involve sitting with pushing and pulling or arm and/or leg controls.
• Cleaning and resetting dining rooms.
• Other related duties as assigned by Simpe Q Supervisor.*Regulations:*Adheres to regulations outlined in the following Acts and Legislations:_The Criminal Records Review Act _(RSBC 1996)* _The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act _(RSBC 1996)* _B.C.’s Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act_* _Patients Property Act_* _Community Care and Assisted Living Act_* _Residential Care Regulation_* _Adult Guardianship Act_* _WorkSafe B.C. Regulations_* Satisfactory present and continuous medical screening in compliance with the Province’s immunization and tuberculosis control program
• Report any unsafe activities that may cause harm or injury to a client.
• Expectation of knowledge and daily practice of the Model of Care and Philosophy.
• Empty garbage at end of each shift.
• Maintenance of required certification. (Ex: WHMIS, FoodSafe)
• Commitment to teamwork.
• Ergonomic*:- Working at a desk/computer
• Perform all duties in a manner in which client safety is the focus.
• Assisting with meal service delivery
• Lifting 50lbs maximum.
• Chemical*:- WHMIS & Control products (e.g. Cleaning products, skin & wound products, shampoos, soaps, antiseptic and antibacterial solutions, Oxygen)
• Physical*:- Muscle strain from lifting, transferring, turning clients- Dealing with aggressive clients- Repetitive strain injuries
• Awareness of specialized diets.
• Frequently lifting and/or carrying objects up to 20lbs.
• Job requires a significant amount of sitting, standing, reaching, walking, lifting and walking (according to the National Occupational Classification (NOC) Definitions, this job is considered “Medium”).
• Perform duties within Simpe Q safety guidelines (MSIPP awareness)
• Washing dishes
• Ensuring kitchen cleanliness
• Awareness of resident safety.
• Reporting of unsafe equipment or resident safety issues to General Manager.
• Promote and maintain an atmosphere of harmony and home-like environment.
• Completing additional weekly/monthly additional cleaning tasks.