Cook Richmond Care Home

Who We Are

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees serving Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. As the founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been supporting seniors and vulnerable populations since 1897.

We are committed to supporting our staff through ongoing professional development, comprehensive onboarding, and continual training. We encourage our personal support workers to register with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) to uphold the highest standards of professional accountability.

Please note: the Richmond Care Home is in Richmond, ON and is not accessible by public transit.

Overview

The cook prepares, completes and serves daily nutritious meals and snacks for the residents of the home, taking into consideration allergies and preferences. Required to encourage independence of the residents by having them assist with preparation, cooking/baking and clean up duties. Always following the framework of Carefor’s policies, procedures, standards and quality & risk management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meal and snack according to the approved schedule
• Ensure all menu items are available for the following day’s recipes
• Ensure maximum participation of residents in meals/snacks, while keeping their safety as a priority
• Follow infection control practices
• Keep kitchen clean, spill free and put all groceries away.
• Providing personal care as directed by nurse or per client care plan; assistance in walking, climbing or descending stairs, eating, dressing, toileting and personal hygiene
• Monitoring and maintaining resident and household safety; report to manager/ nurse
• Recognizing the social and emotional needs of client and dealing with them effectively; report to manager/nurse
• Light housekeeping/cleaning
• Laundering of clothes and linens; laundry for incontinence
• Accompanying clients on outings or to appointments as necessary
• Setting priorities for to effectively utilize time, energy, supplies and equipment
• Completing assignments in the assigned length of time
• Help create and maintain a peaceful,’ normalized,’ home-like environment for guests
• Makes changes in Client Profile as necessary
• Ensure that the door remains locked at all times
• Assisting clients to keep their rooms clean and tidy and making beds
• Encouraging and promoting resident independence (Organizational Resp.)
• Treating residents with dignity and respect (Organizational Resp.)

Qualifications

• Secondary school education preferred (Grade 12)
• Food Handler Certificate
• Minimum of 3 year(s) experience in food service, preferably within the health care sector.
• Organizing and planning nutritious meals
• Working with clients who have dementia or Alzheimer’s an asset
• Working with the elderly or ill individuals an asset

What We Offer

• Competitive wages (in addition to the Provincial government $3/hr. wage enhancement)

• Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Paid Orientation
• Paid professional development and training
• Employee Assistance Program

EDI Statement

Carefor values equity, diversity and inclusion in all its forms and recruits qualified individuals at all occupational levels that reflect the diversity of our clients and our community. We are committed to providing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and a work environment that supports our diverse workforce. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know when contacted. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.