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Meridian Medical Associates

Nutritionist Trainee

Oxon Hill, MD · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and MMA policies, procedures, and confidentiality requirements. * Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating nutrition education programs and outreach ...

Meridian Medical Associates

Nutritionist Trainee

Oxon Hill, MD · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and MMA policies, procedures, and confidentiality requirements. * Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating nutrition education programs and outreach ...

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What does a nutrition program assistant do?

A Nutrition Program Assistant supports nutritionists and dietitians in implementing and managing nutrition education programs. They help organize community outreach activities, prepare educational materials, and assist in teaching healthy eating habits to various groups. Their work often involves collecting and recording data, providing administrative support, and helping participants with resources or program enrollment. Nutrition Program Assistants play a key role in ensuring nutrition programs run smoothly and effectively serve the community.

What are some common challenges nutrition program assistants face when working with diverse communities?

Nutrition Program Assistants often work with individuals from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, which can present challenges such as language barriers, varying levels of nutrition literacy, and differing dietary preferences or needs. Building trust and effectively communicating the benefits of nutrition programs requires adaptability and cultural sensitivity. Successful assistants utilize creative teaching approaches, collaborate closely with community organizations, and remain patient while fostering positive relationships to overcome these challenges and promote healthy eating habits.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a nutrition program assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Nutrition Program Assistant, you need basic nutrition knowledge, organizational skills, and often an associate degree or relevant coursework in nutrition or health sciences. Familiarity with database management tools, Microsoft Office, and sometimes nutrition analysis software is typically required. Strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and teamwork help build trust with clients and effectively deliver nutrition education. These skills and qualities are essential for supporting program goals, ensuring accurate information delivery, and fostering positive community health outcomes.

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Nutrition Technician Nu

University of Maryland Medical System

Largo, MD

$17 - $22.47/hr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

New

Job description

Job Requirements

Principal Duties:

Functions as the primary point of contact for nutrition services on the patient unit. Utilizes problem-solving and communications skills as well as knowledge of diet therapies to perform duties in an accurate and timely manner.

Principal Duties:

  1. Distributing, assisting, collecting and correcting of patient menu selections.
  2. Deliver patient trays to floors per unit using Meal Delivery Carts.
  3. Assemble Meal Trays according to Patient Selections and Diet Guidelines.
  4. Passing of meal trays and nourishments using two Patient identifiers and collecting of meal trays from all patients, including isolation patients
  5. Fill patient requests and retrieve missing/needed items for delivery to patients in timely manner.
  6. Assist in passing water to patients.
  7. Record intake for patients on I &O's and/or caloric counts.
  8. Maintain the unit kitchens.
  • Clean kitchen and refrigerators
  • Record refrigerator temperatures each day and adjust thermostats as necessary.
  • Rotating and replenishing bulk nourishments.
  1. Maintain updated diet lists, and status on all patients.
  • Who, why, when status of eating
  • Admissions, transfers, discharges
  • Know where trays and nourishments are
  • Decrease number of extra trays
  • Process upcoming requisitions
  1. Deliver TF to nursing unit as ordered.
  2. Record tray count on meal conversion sheets.
  3. Ensure safe food handling.

Work Experience

Licensure/Certification/Registration

  • Required: NA.
  • Preferred:
  • Other:

Education/Knowledge

  • Attained Level: Entry level (High School Diploma and / or GED)
  • Preferred: Completion of Sanitation and Food Handlers course
  • Completed Course Work/Program:

Applicable Experience

  • Experience (years): Required: 1 - 3 years Preferred: 3 - 5 years
  • Experience (describe required & preferred): One year of food preparation experience preferably in a large scale institutional dietary setting.

Benefits

Compensation:

  • Pay Range:  $17.00-$22.47
  • Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differential

Employment Type: OTHER

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