Meals Assistant Jobs in Carlton
Join our team as a Meals Assistant in Carlton. Help clients maintain good nutrition and enjoy delicious, appropriate meals through food preparation and mealtime support.
About the Role
As a Meals Assistant with MD Home Care in {suburb}, you’ll help clients maintain good nutrition by preparing meals, assisting with feeding, and ensuring dietary needs are met. You’ll support elderly clients, people with disabilities, and individuals recovering from illness or surgery who need assistance with meal preparation and consumption. This position offers flexible working arrangements and the satisfaction of providing essential nutritional support.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare nutritious meals according to client preferences and dietary needs
- Assist clients with eating and drinking when needed
- Follow meal plans developed by dietitians or healthcare professionals
- Accommodate special diets (diabetic, low-sodium, texture-modified, etc.)
- Shop for groceries based on meal plans and client preferences
- Ensure proper food storage and labeling
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food safety
- Provide companionship during mealtimes
- Monitor food intake and report nutritional concerns
- Document services provided and client feedback
Why Join Us?
- Ongoing training and support
- Regular shifts available
- Consistent client assignments
- Competitive pay rates
- Flexible working hours
- Part-time and casual positions available
- Supportive team environment
Required Qualifications
Our meals assistants must meet these requirements to ensure the highest quality of service for our clients:
- Experience in food preparation and cooking
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene principles
- Understanding of special dietary needs and restrictions
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and follow meal plans
- Reliable transport and current driver’s license
- Patience and empathy when assisting with feeding
Essential Certifications
To work with us, you’ll need:
- National Police Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (for disability clients)
- Food Handling Certificate
- First Aid Certificate (preferred)
- COVID-19 Vaccination
Location
This position is available in {suburb} and surrounding areas. We have multiple positions available across different shifts and locations to suit your availability.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about providing quality nutritional support and ready to join our team, we’d love to hear from you. Click below to start your application process.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in food preparation and cooking
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene principles
- Understanding of special dietary needs and restrictions
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and follow meal plans
- Reliable transport and current driver's license
- Patience and empathy when assisting with feeding
Essential Certifications
- National Police Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (for disability clients)
- Food Handling Certificate
- First Aid Certificate (preferred)
- COVID-19 Vaccination
Location Details
This position is available in Carlton (St George, NSW) and surrounding areas. We have multiple positions available across different shifts to suit your availability.