{"id":4453,"date":"2021-01-11T14:49:49","date_gmt":"2021-01-11T19:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rpigroup.ca\/blog\/?p=4453"},"modified":"2021-01-11T14:49:49","modified_gmt":"2021-01-11T19:49:49","slug":"are-you-a-dietary-aide-looking-for-work-contact-rpi-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rpigroup.ca\/blog\/blog\/are-you-a-dietary-aide-looking-for-work-contact-rpi-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you a dietary aide looking for work? Contact RPI today"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the most important roles in nursing homes and long-term care facilities is the dietary aide, and RPI Consulting Group has placed thousands of candidates into this role over the last few years. If you’re a dietary aide who’s currently looking for a new opportunity, contact us today<\/a> to learn more about our many available openings. Otherwise, read on and learn more about the duties of a dietary aide. And be sure to check out our recent blog on health care aides<\/a> and how we can help place them in healthcare facilities across Canada.<\/p>\n

Duties and responsibilities of a dietary aide<\/h2>\n

The primary role of a dietary aide – especially in an environment such as a nursing home or long-term care facility – is to ensure that patients and residents receive high-quality meals that are accurately prepared based on their specific dietary needs. For example, if a patient is on a low-sodium diet, the aide must only prepare and serve them food that has very little to no salt. Other duties including serving patients in a sanitary and friendly manner; ensuring that food stock is properly stored and maintained; tracking inventory; monitor the temperature and accuracy of food during and after preparation; clean dishes, utensils, and eating areas using appropriate procedures; and plan menus as required.<\/p>\n

Qualifications required<\/h2>\n

Dietary aides are an interesting case when it comes to necessary qualifications – unlike the majority of roles in healthcare, an aide doesn’t necessarily need to have previous work experience in a healthcare environment. The most important skills required to work as a dietary aide include a high school diploma (or equivalent); previous work experience in food service; strong customer service skills; a general understanding of dietary and nutritional needs; and the ability to be on your feet for several hours at a time.<\/p>\n

In closing<\/h2>\n

If you’re a dietary aide who is currently looking for work, we have dozens of opportunities available – contact one of our Account Managers today, and let us know when you’re available to begin work and improve the lives of patients in nursing homes and long-term care facilities.<\/p>\n

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Phone: 416-850-9809; Toll-Free: 1-866-505-3383<\/strong><\/p>\n

Email: info@rpigroup.ca<\/strong><\/p>\n

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