Nutrition Assistant I

Job Posting Title
Nutrition Assistant I

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 District 6

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time
Full time

Job Type
Regular

Compensation
The annual salary for this position is up to $38,000.00, based on education and experience

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: Pottawatomie County Health Department - 1904 Gordon Cooper Drive; Shawnee, OK 74801

Salary: up to $38,000.00, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Full time

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Position Description:

The Nutrition Assistant are involved in paraprofessional dietetic work in a nutrition and dietetic service unit in a facility, institution, school, hospital or public health department.

Employees are responsible for performing all functions involving paraprofessional dietetic work in a nutrition and dietetic service unit or in a public health department. In this role they will conduct and assist in conducting nutritional assessments of individuals, including anthropometric measurements, biochemical tests using standardized procedures, clinical or physical examination, dietary intake and economic, social and environmental factors. Employees will also provide nutritional education to individual patients, and discuss dietary problems of patients with doctors, nurses and other allied health personnel.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Interviews patients and take diet histories.
  
• Reviews patient medical charts for dietetic and nutritional information.
  
• Assists nutrition therapists in determining appropriate nutritional care of patients.
  
• Gives individual diet instructions to patients with normal and modified diets, as directed by a nutrition therapist.
  
• Maintains records and prepares reports
  
• Conducts classes on general nutrition and consumer education.
  
• Participates in public information and educational activities regarding nutrition.
  
• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
  
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Requirements consist of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Special Requirements

Some positions may require successful completion of the six-month United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Nutrition Assistant Training under the supervision of a registered dietitian within the probationary period,ORsuccessful completion of the Oklahoma State Department of Health - Women,Infants and Children (WIC) Service, Certified WIC Nutrition Technician (CWNT) training within the probationary period.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
  
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
  

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required at this level include the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to record observations and activities; to follow oral and written directions; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Employees must be willing to complete all job-related travel associated with this position. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .

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Agency Contact

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• Oklahoma State Department of Health

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