NUTRITION PROGRAM TRAINEE Jobs in Pottawatomie County, OK at Oklahoma State Department of Health

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October 26, 2022
Oklahoma State Department of Health
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Job Summary


Oklahoma State Department of Health is currently hiring on a vacant job post of NUTRITION PROGRAM TRAINEE for Full Time based in Pottawatomie County, OK Please read the job detail carefully before applying.



Job Title: NUTRITION PROGRAM TRAINEE

Company Name: Oklahoma State Department of Health

Job Location: Pottawatomie County, OK

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category:

Job Link Expiry: 2022-12-04

Posted on: Careersy.net

Job Details

Job Posting Title


Nutrition Assistant II


Agency


340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH


Supervisory Organization


Pottawatomie Co Health Dept.


Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)


Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)


September 20, 2022


Full/Part-Time


Full time


Job Type


Regular


Compensation


Up to $38,806.56 based on education and experience.


Job Description


Basic Purpose


Positions in this job family are involved in paraprofessional dietetic work in a nutrition and dietetic service unit in a facility, institution, school, hospital or public health department. This is the basic level where employees perform routine entry-level work and receive training in providing care or services to patients or clients. In this role they will primarily assist other nursing and nutritionist staff performing various functions and work under the technical supervision of a dietitian/nutrition therapist in a facility, institution, school, hospital or public health setting.


Typical Functions


Interviews patients and takes diet histories.

Reviews patient medical charts for dietetic and nutritional information.

Assists nutrition therapist in determining appropriate nutritional care of patients.

Gives individual diet instructions to patients with normal and modified diets, as directed by a nutrition therapist.

Conducts classes on general nutrition and consumer education.

Participates in public information and educational activities regarding nutrition.

Maintains records and prepares reports.


Other Duties: Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


Level Description


Level I: This is the basic level where employees perform routine entry-level work, and receive training in providing care or services to patients or clients. In this role they will primarily assist other nursing and nutritionist staff performing various functions and work under the technical supervision of a dietitian/nutrition therapist in a facility, institution, school, hospital or public health setting.


Level II: This is the career level of this job family where 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.


Education and Experience


Level 1: High school diploma or equivalent.


Level 2: Associate’s degree in dietetic technology or a closely related field; or two years of experience working under the supervision of a dietitian/nutrition therapist in a facility, institution, school, hospital or public health setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Competencies


Level I: 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.


Level II: Knowledge of patient food service delivery in a hospital, school, public health department, institutional or facility setting; of basic principles of nutrition, sanitation and food-handling practices; and of the basic principles of dietetics. Ability is required to identify dietary deficiencies in menus; design special diets for review by a nutrition therapist; and follow written and oral medical and dietetic instructions.


Physical Demands And Work Environment


Combination of office, vehicle, and homes. Varied activities including sitting, walking, stooping, lifting, bending, pushing, and reaching. Work related travel may be required.


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.



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