Dietary Aide (Long Term Care)

Caressant Care is looking for a passionate Dietary Aide to join our team of care providers. Location Tavistock, Ontario Time Type Part-Time About Caressant Care For over 50 years, Caressant Care has created a comfortable, caring home environment for our residents across Ontario to receive high-quality care. We proudly serve over 1,500 residents across our 15 long-term care homes and ten retirement homes. Operating primarily in small towns, Caressant Care creates tight-knit communities where everyone knows and looks out for one another. At Caressant Care, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and provide them with opportunities to learn and grow, whether they are experienced professionals or just starting their careers. Become part of our team and experience fulfilling, impactful work that brings joy to your life and the lives of others. What We Offer… At the core of our workforce is a passion for people, fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives, experiences, and beliefs. A caring and comfortable space for our residents, their families and our employees. Learning and growth opportunities for professionals at all stages of their careers. Competitive wages and benefits. What You Bring… Successful completion of Food Service Worker Certificate and Food Handler Training Program (or commitment to obtain within a specified period, as required under the Fixing Long Term Care Homes Act and its Regulations) Must be willing to accept verbal and/or written direction Able to cope with the physical and emotional demands of the position Geriatric, long-term care experience is beneficial Experience in long-term care food service is an asset, including texture-modified diets, therapeutic and production spreadsheets Good communication skills, able to read and write in the English language Punctual and reliable The starting rate of pay is $20.70 per hour, and the terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement. If this resonates with you, we would love to have a conversation about you joining our team! Please apply using the form below Our focus at Caressant Care is on hiring individuals whose skills and abilities will contribute most to our organization's success and who also mirror the communities in which we operate. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their ethnic and cultural background, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. If you have questions or require accommodations during the application process, please email [email protected] or call 519-539-0408. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Provide high-quality dietary services to residents within a long-term care environment. Ensure the delivery of therapeutic and texture-modified diets while following production spreadsheets.

Candidates must have or obtain a Food Service Worker Certificate and Food Handler Training Program certification. Experience in geriatric long-term care and the ability to handle physical and emotional demands are beneficial.

• Competitive Wages • Benefits

• Food servicePreferred

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• Food Service
• Texture-Modified Diets
• Therapeutic Diets
• Production Spreadsheets
• Communication Skills
• Punctuality
• Reliability

• Healthcare
• Food & Beverage
• Social Services

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 11, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level