Christie Gardens is looking for a dependable Dietary Aide who believes in providing the highest quality of service to our residents. This is an important and meaningful position for those who call Christie Gardens home.

Dietary Aides are responsible for serving breakfast alongside Personal Support Workers in our nursing home department. This includes bringing meal items to each kitchen, providing feeding assistance to residents as needed, and preparing for and assisting with lunch service. It also involves providing input into residents’ growth plans and feedback in relation to the residents’ preferences, goals and changes in condition.

The base schedule for this position is 7am-1pm, seven shifts bi-weekly including every second weekend.

Who We Are:
We are a Christian not-for-profit retirement home experienced in delivering distinctive services within a continuum of living. Our mandate is to empower elders to live well through excellence, community and grace.

What We Value:
Our Residents: We care about the well-being of our elders – not only physically, but emotionally and spiritually as well. We have high standards for our home and facility, making us a respected leader in the industry for over 40 years.
**Our Staff:**It all begins with our staff. Our culture is one of collaboration, support, teamwork and ongoing training and development. We provide opportunities for growth within the organization, and reimbursement for education that has to do with elder-care. We encourage diversity, inclusion, transparency, the sharing of new ideas, well-being and work-life balance.

Qualifications:

• Valid Food Handlers Certificate
• Certified Food Service Worker, or enrolled in the program an asset
• Track record of reliability and punctuality
• Exceptional time management skills and attention to detail
• Excellent teamwork, listening and communication skills
• Ability to follow Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist with delivering and re-stocking supplies, housekeeping, meal preparation and community life events
• Participate in planning and implementing weekly themes and community life activities
• Build rapport and communicate with Residents and their loved ones in a respectful and collaborative manner
• Take part in weekly team gatherings, huddles and learning circles

If you are looking for a place to contribute to the holistic health and wellness of our elders and belong to a highly valued staff team in a stable industry, consider applying for our vacant Dietary Aide position. Take a few moments to incorporate a sentence or two on why you would like to work for Christie Gardens.

Please note that requirements for this position include a cleared vulnerable sector police check, two-step TB skin test, and completion of online mandatory training modules.

Christie Gardens is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process please contact us.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.17 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 19.25 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Licence/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person