Lunchroom Aide

at  Renfrew Educational Services

Renfrew Educational Services is a not-for-profit, registered charity operating as an independent school. We are an acknowledged leader in program development for students with disabilities. For 51 years Renfrew has offered a wide range of programs and services to children and youth from Calgary and surrounding areas. Renfrew Educational Services is committed to providing inclusive and supportive educational environments for all children and youth. Our mission is to empower children and youth with disabilities to reach their full potential through tailored educational programs and compassionate teaching. Please refer to the Renfrew Educational Services webpage: http://www.renfreweducation.org under the ‘Services & Programs’ for more information about the programs and services that Renfrew provides.
We are currently accepting applications for a part-time Lunchroom Aide to join our team for the 2024-2025 school year at our Thomas W. Buchanan Centre (75 Sunpark Dr. SE). The schedule for this role is Monday to Fridays (on school days only) for 3 hours per day between the timeframe of 10am-2pm.

· Set up and prepare lunchroom for children including setting up tables, collecting children’s lunch bags from classroom.
· Set up special equipment for children with specific needs including g-tube fed children.
· Support/assist children with feeding and using visuals following proper protocol as directed by therapists and/or teacher.
· Clean up tables, food and lunch bags, wash/sanitize dishes and take out garbage.
· Support children through lunch process and support helping children clean up their faces and hands.
· Support/assist children with toileting routine.
· Provide one-on-one assistance as required.
· Supervise free time activities in classroom following lunch.
· Prepare children to go outside and supervise children in the playground.
· Prep children to move from classroom to classroom (bring in strollers/wheelchairs), children’s backpacks and their belongings. Prepare them to travel to the receiving classroom by transferring them to wheelchairs as needed (following proper lifting technique).
· Other duties as required.