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Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• To prepare and/or supervise the preparation and service of all meals and nourishment's following specified menus and standardized recipes;• To control the operational budget for the Dietary department including adherence to food service related enhancement contracts;• To purchase, receive, store, and control all departmental supplies which may include inventory controls;• To follow infection control procedures;• To ensure compliance with all provincial/long term care regulations and established Revera Inc. requirements;• To co-operate with the health care team in preparation for accreditation;• To work with and respond to Regulatory bodies/ Public Health;• To assist in Union matters related to grievance procedures, labour management relations, and contract negotiations;• To recruit, orient, supervise, delegate tasks, and evaluate the performance of the Dietary staff.• To provide education to dietary staff on a regular basis;• To ensure Dietary staff compliance with facility policies and procedures, including safety, sanitation and safe working practices;• To encourage employee engagement via regular communication, motivation and development opportunities;• To participate with the interdisciplinary team in the development and evaluation of resident care plans;• To monitor and document resident's nutritional status, and council residents or family members as necessary on therapeutic diets;• To maintain operational records as required. (i.e.: menus, production charts, food and refrigeration temperatures);• To chair the Resident's Dining Committee meetings and ensure satisfaction with meals• To work co-operatively with the health care team in preparation for accreditation;• To work with and respond to Regulatory bodies/ Public Health;• To ensure resident satisfaction & continuous quality improvement initiatives;• To ensure proper usage, maintenance & supply of all kitchen related equipment;

Toronto, Canada Area

• Examine filled tray for completeness and place on cart• Apportion and place food servings on plates and trays according to dietary list on menu card• Assist in arranging tray cards, loading food carts and serving meals• Maintain a flexible attitude while catering to patients• Complete diet order based on patients’ requests using CBORD

Toronto, Canada

• To prepare and/or supervise the preparation and service of all meals and nourishment's following specified menus and standardized recipes;• To control the operational budget for the Dietary department including adherence to food service related enhancement contracts;• To purchase, receive, store, and control all departmental supplies which may include inventory controls;• To follow infection control procedures;• To ensure compliance with all provincial/long term care regulations and established Revera Inc. requirements;• To co-operate with the health care team in preparation for accreditation;• To work with and respond to Regulatory bodies/ Public Health;• To assist in Union matters related to grievance procedures, labour management relations, and contract negotiations;• To recruit, orient, supervise, delegate tasks, and evaluate the performance of the Dietary staff.• To provide education to dietary staff on a regular basis;• To ensure Dietary staff compliance with facility policies and procedures, including safety, sanitation and safe working practices;• To encourage employee engagement via regular communication, motivation and development opportunities;• To participate with the interdisciplinary team in the development and evaluation of resident care plans;• To monitor and document resident's nutritional status, and council residents or family members as necessary on therapeutic diets;• To maintain operational records as required. (i.e.: menus, production charts, food and refrigeration temperatures);• To chair the Resident's Dining Committee meetings and ensure satisfaction with meals• To work co-operatively with the health care team in preparation for accreditation;• To work with and respond to Regulatory bodies/ Public Health;• To ensure resident satisfaction & continuous quality improvement initiatives;• To ensure proper usage, maintenance & supply of all kitchen related equipment;

Toronto, Canada Area

• Collaborates with all managers/teams and committees on the creation of the home educational plan• Identifies the educational and training needs in the facility to ensure quality of care and services in compliance with legislated educational requirements• Designs, develops and coordinates the delivery of Staff Development Programs to meet Revera’s Educational Standards• Follows Regional Educator guidelines for education and training to meet organizational objectives• Ensures good resident outcome and satisfaction through training needs of staff• Provides programs to enhance the working life and increase knowledge and esteem of the staff for personal development• Receives feedback and evaluation from staff and department heads on training programs to implement suggestions to improve programs as appropriate• Maintains staff's attendance in-service records and quality management activities for the program• Responsible for teaching health and safety issues such as WHMIS, lifts and transfers, and back care in consultation with the Regional Educator• Responsible for carrying out legislated duties in health and safety as per the certification training program• Other duties as assigned

Toronto, Canada Area

• Analyzed financial statements and input invoices • Assisted in calculating and controlling food, labour and other costs to meet the financial target• Summarized the bi-weekly hours of work in the dietary department for the office manager to process payroll• Assisted in purchasing, receiving, and inventory control• Reviewed audit protocols including inspection and infection protocols• Attended a Quality Management meeting• Attended an Ethics meeting

Toronto, Canada Area

• Attended residents’ care conferences• Ensured correct diets are entered into Synergy• Ensured patients’ meal choices coincide with diet restrictions• Completed audits• Took part in Nutrition & Hydration Committee and Pain & Palliative Care Committee meetings• Completed quarterly MDS assessments• Visited new admissions to gather pertinent information • Attended weekly risk meetings• Attended Occupational Health & Safety meetings• Ensured that the dietary department operated in compliance with provincial long-term care legislation • Supervised production of food, service of all meals, and nourishments• Assisted in creating weekly staff schedules and bi-weekly labour• Used Point Click Care to look up residents’ diets and complete assessments and progress notes• Ensured effective management systems within the nutritional care department are maintained to ensure compliance with all applicable legislation• Ensured resident preferences and requests are recognized and accommodated• Ensured that documentation in the clinical record is accurate, current and complete• Ensured that MDS assessments and RAPs are an accurate reflection of the residents and the care that they are provided in the home

Post-Grad Certificate, Foods, Nutrition, And Related Services

Activities and Societies: The Canadian Society of Nutrition Management

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Food And Nutrition