Position Available: Cook (Casual)
Date Posted: March 25, 2024
The Dietary Department at the Jordan LifeCare Centre is now hiring a casual cook. This position has no guaranteed hours. Selected candidates must be available for on-call shifts, weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays.
Under the supervision of the Director of Nutrition and Support Services, the cook provides high-quality food and nutrition services for residents, staff, and visitors – while remaining in compliance with policies and standards within the Food Service industry and the Jordan LifeCare Centre.
Job Duties and/or Responsibilities
A - Administrative Duties
· Supervises and delegates duties to other dietary staff.
· Responsible for staff replacement in the absence of the Director of Nutrition and Support Services.
· Communicates with residents, families, team members, health care professionals, and departments within the Centre concerning dietary needs.
· Monitors and/or manages dietary sales such as meal purchases and meal tickets.
B - Meal Preparation
· Prepares and cooks meals according to planned menus, requisitions, and
established recipes.
· Prepares and monitors special diets such as allergies, gluten-free, no added salt, high-fiber, and other therapeutic diets.
· Prioritizes food preparation and cooking tasks within the established time frame.
· Bakes items such as desserts and breads.
· Monitors and documents food and refrigeration temperatures.
· Monitors and documents resident’s diets.
· Portions and serves meals to residents according to assigned diets.
· Caters for special functions such as holiday events.
· Practices safe handling of food as required by Public Health Standards such as proper storing and dating of foods and observes personal hygiene.
C - Other Duties
· Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment and surface areas such as grill and ovens.
· Operates kitchen equipment such as ovens, meat-slicer, stock pot, blenders, and steam table.
Qualifications:
· Certificate in Cooking from a recognized school of instruction and/or Red Seal Certificate.
· Food Safety Handler’s Course.
· Graduation from High School or equivalent.
· Demonstrates good communication and interpersonal skills.
· Good previous work attendance record.
· Physically capable of performing assigned duties (medium to heavy lifting).
Health and Safety Responsibilities:
· Maintain knowledge of the current facility policies and procedures, disaster and fire plans, infection control and other programs as may be required by the Home. Ensure that policies and procedures are followed by the staff.
· Must have a thorough knowledge and ability to demonstrate the safe use and care of supplies and assigned equipment required to provide service.
· Provide a safe and clean environment for the residents, staff and visitors.
· Observe safety measures and rules and immediately report hazards.
Salary Range:
As per the collective agreement (CUPE 4463)
$25.23 - $27.16
Hours of Work:
The selected candidate must be available for on-call shifts, weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays.
Apply to the Director of Nutrition and Support Services with a Job Application and Resume. Thank you for your interest in this position; however, only selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Please submit your application to Erin West RD, Director of Nutrition and Support Services via email, (m.lewislangille@thejordanlifecare.com)
Part Time Position Opening
Position Available: Dietary Attendant & Environment Utility / Housekeeper
Date Posted: March 25, 2024
The Jordan LifeCare Centre is now hiring a casual Dietary Attendant & Housekeeper – to work casually in both departments.
Purpose of Job as a Dietary Attendant:
Under the supervision of the Director of Nutrition and Support Services, the Dietary Attendant provides high quality food and nutrition services for residents, Outreach clients, staff and visitors – while remaining in compliance with policies and standards within the Food Service industry and the Jordan LifeCare Centre.
Job Description:
· Assist in preparing, serving and distributing safe nutritious food, nourishments and beverages – in accordance to established menu and diet meal patterns
· Verify and record food and refrigeration temperatures
· Clean equipment, dishes, and areas according to established sanitation schedules and cleaning procedures
· Prepare and stock supplies for the unit kitchens
· Assist with catered meals when needed
· Operate cash register and handle exchange of money for goods purchased
· Practice all Safety and Sanitation rules and regulations
· Maintain good personal hygiene
· Participate in Quality Assurance
· Receive goods and properly store the items in designated areas
· Perform other related duties as requested by Management
Qualifications:
· Food Safety Handler’s Course
· Graduation from High School or equivalent
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
· Good previous work attendance record
· Mentally and physically capable of safely performing assigned duties (medium to heavy lifting)
· Experience working in long term care considered an asset
Purpose of Job as a Housekeeper: The Housekeeping Department is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient environment for residents, staff, families and volunteers.
Job Description:
· Cleans and disinfects resident’s bedrooms and washrooms.
· Cleans floors such as sweeping and scrubbing, using appropriate equipment.
· Collects garbage and disposes of waste.
· Cleans common and other designated areas within the Centre.
· Cleans equipment such as commodes, wheelchairs and mechanical lifts.
· Disinfects and thoroughly cleans isolation rooms using proper procedures.
· Completes assigned scheduled cleaning.
· Other related work as required.
Qualifications
· Graduation from High School or equivalent.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· Good previous work attendance record.
· Mentally and physically capable of safely performing assigned duties (medium to heavy lifting).
· Previous work experience in Institutional Housekeeping Services (minimum 2 years).
Health and Safety Responsibilities of both departments:
· Maintain knowledge of current facility policies and procedures, disaster and fire plans, infection control and other programs as may be required by the Home. Ensure that policies and procedures are followed by the staff.
· Must have a thorough knowledge and ability to demonstrate the safe use and care of supplies and assigned equipment required to provide service.
· Provide a safe and clean environment for the residents, staff and visitors.
· Observe safety measures and rules and immediately report hazards.
Salary Range:
As per the collective agreement (CUPE 4463)
$18.72-$20.17
Hours of Work:
The selected candidate must be available for on-call shifts, weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays.
Apply to the Director of Nutrition and Support Services with a Job Application and Resume. Thank you for your interest in this position; however only selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Please submit your application to Erin West RD, Director of Nutrition and Support Services via email, (m.lewislangille@thejordanlifecare.com)
The Registered Nurse takes a lead role in liaising with all members of our healthcare team to ensure our Residents receive comprehensive nursing care.
Successful applicants must:
If interested please forward your resume to:
ATTN: Director Of Nursing
Jordan Lifecare Centre
747 Sanatorium Rd
The Glades, NB
E4J 1W6
Phone 756-2570
Fax 756-2081
email: cheryl.embree@rogers.com
We offer a competitive wage and benefits package in accordance with the collective agreement.
We are currently accepting applications from qualified individuals for PSW / Resident Attendant positions. To be eligible for employment, the candidate must have successfully completed the Personal Support Worker program. The Resident Attendant is an integral member of our multidisciplinary team in providing professional nursing care within a comfortable and respectful home environment for our residents.
If you are interested in a dynamic opportunity to work in our home, please download the application and forward it with covering letter to cheryl.embree@rogers.com
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