dietary aide

Title posted on indeed.com - Dietary Aide - Part Time

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Employer details Kaigo Senior Living

Job details

*Dietary Aide * *Creekside Landing's Independent Living Suites *cater to independent seniors who want to make the most of their retirement. The stunning setting, abundance of amenities and activities, and companionship of like-minded individuals inspires a full and enjoyable lifestyle. We are looking for a cheerful and outgoing part time Dietary Aide who is passionate about caring for our seniors and offering friendly hospitality in our independent living residence. *Who You Are* You are a team player with a can-do attitude, willing to chip in where your team needs you. You can work independently as well as take direction, be flexible, and be able to demonstrate initiative. You are reliable and proud of your commitment to your work; being someone your team can count on is important to you. The satisfaction of a completed to-do list motivates you, as does recognition for a job well done. *What You Will Do* * Assisting with kitchen duties including food prep, clean-up and washing dishes and pans * Delivering and distributing prepared meals and snacks to the Independent Living dining room and collecting used dishes * Ensuring safe food handling guidelines are strictly adhered to * Restocking the dining room and Independent Living servery with equipment and supplies *Your Qualifications ? The Must Have?s* * Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing * Patience, kindness, compassion towards Residents * Ability to organize work and complete tasks within the allocated timeframes * Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position, including lifting, pushing, pulling, walking, and standing * FOODSAFE Level 1 * Must provide a criminal record check for the vulnerable sector and proof of COVID vaccinations (2 minimum) * Previous experience in healthcare environment, or working with seniors, is an asset *What we offer:* * A safe, fun working environment in a quiet residential setting, working along side a fantastic group of likeminded individuals * Steady part time hours: 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM * A competitive compensation package, including extended health and dental care benefits, life insurance and vision care (full time positions) * Employee Assistance Program * Training and development opportunities * Opportunities for career growth and advancement * Employee Recognition Program * Focus on a positive work-life balance Kaigo has a dedicated team of employees who have been enriching the lives of our seniors for 25 years. If you want to create a positive impact and enhance seniors? lives, then we invite you to join our team. _We encourage interested candidates to submit their resume in confidence. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews._ Kaigo Senior Living consists of six retirement communities nestled in beautiful settings and quiet neighbourhoods throughout the interior and lower mainland of British Columbia. All are fully accredited, professionally managed and well maintained. From its name ?KAIGO? a Japanese word meaning caring to the highest standard, to its mission, vision and values, Kaigo has clearly established a foundation for developing a ?partnership in caring?. Kaigo is dedicated to providing the best environments for our residents and our employees. At Kaigo we welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry: people of color, LGBTQIA2S+ folks, Indigenous Peoples, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We understand the value that diversity brings to our organization and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Pay: $24.34 per hour Expected hours: 15 per week Benefits: * On-site parking Licence/Certification: * FoodSafe Certification (preferred)