Dietary Aide – Tall Pines
Health Services – Long Term Care
2 Regular Part Time opportunities – no guaranteed hours, various shifts, including weekends and holidays 
Compensation: $26.59 -$28.21 per hour (as per collective agreement) CUPE LOCAL #966 
Work Mode: Onsite
Location: Tall Pines - 1001 Peter Robertson Blvd, Brampton ON L6R2Y3 

Shifts: 6:30am - 2:30pm, 7am- 3pm, 10:30am - 6:30pm, 3:30pm - 7:30pm, inclduing weekends and holidays 

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.

We are looking for candidates who are available to work a variety shifts along with every other weekend and holidays.

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!

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

What the Role Requires:

• High School diploma
• Food Service Worker Certificate as approved by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s program standards
• Must be willing to complete the Food Safety Certification course, as offered by the Public Health Division
• Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties.    

Skills/Abilities:

• 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
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias 

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• 15% in lieu of benefits 
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable) 
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion 
• Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resource

Please note: Successful candidates hired to work within any of The Region of Peel’s Long Term Care Homes are required to provide the following information prior to hire:

It is the responsibility of the successful candidate to pay for any associated costs of the following checks

• Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• TB Skin Testing

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.  

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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.

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region 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.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca 

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.