Nutrition Assistant - Spanish

Description

Nutrition assistants provide basic clinical and nutrition services, including anthropometric measurements, biochemical tests, nutritional assessments and education, and referrals to programs which are determined to benefit the client.

In this position, employees will need to successfully pass basic nutrition training within a 6-month timeframe. All tests will be evaluated by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Upon successful completion of the training, employees will be able to work on their own as a Certified WIC Nutrition Technician.

Examples of Duties

The following functions represent the majority of the duties performed by the position, but are not meant to be all-inclusive or prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (100% OF TIME):

• Evaluates the nutrition status of individuals and completes certification for WIC eligibility.
• Obtains anthropometric measurements including weight and height.
• Obtains and prepares blood specimens for analysis.
• Conducts one-on-one client evaluations.
• Assesses nutritional status of clients using established procedures and protocols.
• Conducts basic individual counseling on normal, low-risk clients with emphasis on pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children.
• Uses client centered counseling to work on goal setting with participants.
• Teaches breastfeeding and general nutrition education classes to participants.
• Provides breastfeeding support and issues breast pumps as needed.
• Makes referrals to other health professionals and programs.
• Documents client encounters in SOAP format.
• Issues Little By Little books and explains developmental handouts during appointments.
• Provides clinic support as needed. This may include working as a clerk, answering phones, filing, or helping in other capacities as needed to support client and clinic demands.
• Ensures assigned clinic has required pamphlets and materials to perform various appointments. Orders, unpacks and refills supplies as needed.
• Responsible for submitting work orders and communicating with Manager/Supervisor for clinic and personal maintenance, safety and technology issues.
• Required to activate and deactivate alarm systems at satellite WIC sites and ensure the building is locked and secured before leaving the premises.
• Performs related work as required and assigned.
• Performs outreach activities to clients and the community.
• Completes required training in support of duties and responsibilities of this position.
• Other duties as assigned including those required to fulfill activities in support of public health emergency operations.

Typical Qualifications

Education/Experience - High school diploma or equivalent and computer experience required. An LPN, CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) or Dietetic Technician is preferred. College level nutrition courses preferred.

Skills & Knowledge - Knowledge of basic nutrition and its relationship to good health; comfortable speaking in a class setting; ability to clearly communicate; familiar with basic computer operations and various office and clinic equipment. Training in handling blood samples.

Bilingual – ability to read, write and converse in Spanish and English is required.

Training Design – The state WIC Program has a training is designed to enable the learner to proceed through various modules and activities at his/her own learning rate, but within a six-month period. Upon successful completion of each module, the nutrition assistant will be prepared to perform specific tasks learned in the module. After successful completion of the six-month training and experience, the nutrition assistant will be prepared to perform all duties outlined in the functional job description.

Licenses – Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License required.