Nutrition Aide I

$41,600 - $41,600/Yr

Planned Parenthood - Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Costa Mesa, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties is seeking a full-time Nutrition Aide I in Costa Mesa, CA. This entry-level position is responsible for supporting the delivery of WIC nutritional services, assisting clients with nutritional needs, and providing customer service. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assists WNA's with WIC clients by obtaining and accurately recording height and weight measurements, dietary intakes, and other necessary medical and/or nutritional information.
• Compares laboratory test results, anthropometric measures, and dietary intakes to establish standards to screen for nutrition risk.
• Identifies clients with special nutritional needs and refers them to the R.D./Nutritionist/WNA for nutrition counseling and development of Nutritional Care Plan.
• Provides basic health, nutrition, and breastfeeding information to individual clients and client groups.
• Maintains and updates client documentation through WIC WISE.
• Explains program eligibility requirements and clients' rights and obligations.
• Provides triage at WIC sites by answering central telephone line and providing customer service to WIC clients.
• Informs clients about the benefits and services of the WIC program and family planning.
• Instructs clients on prescribed food packages and WIC card benefits and purchasing procedures.
• Conducts monthly group classes and other nutrition education activities as requested by the Center Manager.
• Participates in community outreach efforts as assigned by the Center Manager.
• Attends full staff and in-service training sessions.
• Integrates referrals between WIC and Family Planning, documents referrals to other social and community services.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED completion required.
• Minimum of 2 years of customer service or administrative assistant experience.
• Previous experience working with WIC program highly desirable.
• Strong commitment to quality healthcare and excellent customer service is required.
• Ability to relate to diverse communities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with accuracy and attention to detail essential.
• Ability to read and implement written instructions.
• Possess a warm, caring manner.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• High level computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Electronic medical records experience may also be required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in organizational skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance