Nutrition Assistant, Harrington Hospital WIC Program, Milford/Southbridge Campus - 20 hours, Days

Responsibilities

• Completes and receives acceptable status on all components, activities, and posttests of the CPA I training program to obtain CPA I status.
• Provides nutrition care for low-risk children at certification and follow-up, including all aspects of:
• Anthropometric and hematological data collection.
• Dietary and nutritional risk assessment.
• Food package assignment.
• Counseling and education.
• Documentation and nutrition data entry.
• Health and social service referrals.
• Follow-up nutrition education.

Qualifications

Provides nutrition services to low-risk child applicants and participants.

Skills

Knowledge of nutrition principles and practices, ability to perform anthropometric and hematological assessments, and proficiency in food package assignment and counseling.

Benefits

The position may have a signing bonus available, subject to eligibility confirmation during the interview process.

Pay

$19.15 - $34.47 per hour, with final offer based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, scheduled hours 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Shift 1 - Day Shift.