VOLUNTEER Congregate Dining Assistant – Halton Hills
Links2Care is a non-profit, community service organization providing a better quality of life through care, support and connection for seniors and adults with disabilities, children and families, and people of all ages in need in Halton, Mississauga, and South Etobicoke.
We have a culture of caring because it is what we do! We empower people – our volunteers, our clients, and our stakeholders – by supporting them to live their best possible life.
For more information about our wide variety of programs and services, please peruse our website.
VOLUNTEER Position Overview
The Congregate Dining Assistant serves food and beverages to a group of seniors to encourage nutrition, socialization, and enjoyment of the group activity.
As a volunteer of Links2Care, the volunteer will actively demonstrate Links2Care values and will promote and support the mission and vision of the agency.
Time Commitment: Approximately 2-3 hours at bi-weekly scheduled lunch or dinner time events
Location: Various locations in Halton Hills (Acton or Georgetown)
To Apply: Quick Apply HERE or Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
Closing Date: Ongoing
Role and Responsibilities
- Set tables, serves food and beverages
- Clears and cleans tables
- Converses in a friendly manner, listens and socializes while serving
- Uses sanitization practices such as recommended hand washing and food serving guidelines
- Follows recommended tableware washing guidelines
- Occasionally delivers a meal within the building if client is unable to attend
- Interacts professionally in accordance with Links2Care Code of Conduct and Human Rights Act
- Maintains complete confidentiality of client information in accordance with Links2Care confidentiality/privacy policy
- Maintains a safe and healthy work environment
- Reports any unusual client conditions and concerns to Coordinator
- Maintains calmness in emergencies, with an ability to assist in a crisis
- Participates in annual volunteer survey
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications
- Knowledge of food service guidelines
- Patient, understanding, and sensitive to the needs of seniors or those with disabilities
- Friendly and courteous
- Reliable and punctual
- Ability to respect and maintain client confidentiality
- Ability to interact, listen and communicate clearly with others in a professional, courteous and pleasant manner
- Willingness to assist others in a non-judgmental manner with patience and understanding
- Completion of a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check prior to start date and throughout volunteer duration as required by Links2Care
Boundaries and Limitations
- No physical contact with clients
- No lifting or transferring, providing personal care to, or transporting clients
- No administering of medication to clients
- No providing advice of a medical or financial nature to clients
Working Conditions
- Works in a kitchen/common dining room environment
- Exposed to hot foods, plates and cookware.
- Stands for extended periods of time
- Lift/carry items up to 20 lbs. (i.e. program supplies)
Orientation, Training and Benefits
- Orientation to agency programs and policies and ongoing support and training
- Program specific information and training
- Opportunity to give back to the community
- Opportunity to gain work experience
- A valued member of a team
- Community involvement hours for high school if applicable
- Assists people to live independently while enhancing quality of life
