• Maintaining a clean, safe environment
• Performing tasks according to duty sheet
• Setting up equipment and supplies for food preparation
• Assists in prepares meals, dessert, and/or snacks following standardized approved recipes, being careful to minimize waste and leftovers, and cook food according to sanitation and standardized guidelines pertaining to food preparation
• Cleanup of kitchen and dining area
• Serving meals to clients/residents
• Ensuring timely service of meals
• Handling and storing all left over foods according to food handling guidelines
• Makes observations of resident behaviour and intervenes according to job expectation e.g. nutritional intake, disruptive behaviour in dining room, attendance for meals, general concerns affecting operations of the dietary department
• Report observed concerns to supervisor or designate
• Becoming familiar with individual resident’s dietary preferences, allergies, and diet restrictions
• Assisting residents, if needed, to cut food or pour beverages
• Promptly reports any problems, accidents, emergency situations, and complaints of residents regarding service to the supervisor or designate
• Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures
• Reports the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which he/she is aware and which may endanger him/herself or another worker
• Reports any violations of the Health and Safety Act or the regulations, or the existence of any hazard
• Ensures all workplace incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation, and Carefor policies and procedures for workplace injuries and incidents
• Performing other duties/tasks as assigned by manager

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent is preferred
• Food Handling and Safety certificate
• WHMIS certification

• Monitor the operation of all kitchen equipment
• Provides information to supervisor to enable effective meal planning
• Monitoring and recording equipment readings i.e. temperature of fridges
• Preparing and cooking food according to sanitation and standardized guidelines pertaining to food preparation
• Receiving and checking accuracy of food and supply orders and reporting concerning to supervisor or designate
• Providing direction to other members of the dietary staff
• Maintaining a clean, safe environment
• Performing tasks according to duty sheet
• Setting up equipment and supplies for food preparation
• Prepares meals, dessert, and/or snacks following standardized approved recipes, being careful to minimize waste and leftovers, and cook food according to sanitation and standardized guidelines pertaining to food preparation
• Cleanup of kitchen area
• Ensuring timely service of meals
• Handling and storing all left over foods according to food handling guidelines
• Makes observations of resident behaviour and intervenes according to job expectation e.g. nutritional intake, disruptive behaviour in dining room, attendance for meals, general concerns affecting operations of the dietary department
• Report observed concerns to supervisor or designate
• Becoming familiar with individual resident’s dietary preferences, allergies, and diet restrictions
• Assisting residents, if needed, to cut food or pour beverages
• Promptly reports any problems, accidents, emergency situations, and complaints of residents regarding service to the supervisor or designate
• Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures
• Reports the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which he/she is aware and which may endanger him/herself or another worker
• Reports any violations of the Health and Safety Act or the regulations, or the existence of any hazard
• Ensures all workplace incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation, and Carefor policies and procedures for workplace injuries and incidents
• Performing other duties/tasks as assigned by manager

• Cook Certification from approved College, or an acceptable combination of education and experience may also be considered
• Food Handling and Safety certificate
• WHMIS certification

• Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Leadership team who values innovation, continuous improvement, quality and service excellence while appreciating work-life boundaries
• A collaborative, diverse and inclusive team culture
• Wellness program
• Company events
• Work-life balance
• Paid orientation and training
• Flexible Shifts
• All necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Work Location: In person

Starting rate of pay: $19.88 per hour

• Assist or provide care according to the Resident Care Plan. Assistance may need to be provided on a short or long term basis to individual residents including but not limited to personal care, lifts and transfers, observing nutritional status, light housekeeping, assist in taking prescribed medication, etc…
• Observe resident for changes in behaviour or signs or symptoms of decreasing health status and report to Care Team leader.
• Chart care given and give verbal/written report to RPN or other team members on any unusual behaviour and observations made with respect to clients/residents
• Evaluate the individual’s need for change in the personal support care plan and make recommendations to RPN or designate.
• Contributes to the development of the personal support care plan by reporting, to the RPN or designate, all observations or information obtained from the resident and/or family regarding needs and the effect of the care he/she provided.
• Plans and organizes each day’s activities, setting priorities for personal support and other activities, to effectively utilize time, energy, supplies and equipment.
• Completes documentation/paperwork according to Carefor policies and procedures
• Reviews all forms of documentation and communication in order to remain current on residence operations and resident care. This may include reviewing care notes, e-mails, memos, communication book, and receiving verbal updates
• Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures
• Reports the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which he/she is aware and which may endanger him/herself or another worker
• Reports any violations of the Health and Safety Act or the regulations, or the existence of any hazard
• Ensures all workplace incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation, and Carefor policies and procedures for workplace injuries and incidents

• Secondary school education preferred
• Personal Support Worker or Health Care Aide certificate
• Current Standard First Aid Certificate, required
• Current CPR level C Certificate, required