WIC Nutrition Aide III

Job overview

The WIC Nutrition Aide III role is onsite in Waterbury, CT. Compensation is not specified. The position provides nutrition services to low-risk women, infants, and children under a Program Nutritionist’s supervision as part of Optimus Health Care’s patient-centered care model.

What you'll do

• Collect and enter certification information, including anthropometric and hematological data
• document referrals and participant contacts
• support breastfeeding
• prepare nutrition education materials
• conduct WIC nutrition assessments within the stated scope
• prescribe and issue eligible food packages
• provide secondary nutrition education
• track participant progress
• and refer concerns beyond scope to a Nutritionist.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

wic nutrition aide iii

wic

nutrition assessment

nutrition education

breastfeeding support

waterbury ct

optimus health care

participant referrals

food packages

patient-centered care

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health and welfare benefits are listed
• the posting also mentions competitive compensation without specifying an amount.

Why this role

Qualifications include completion of an accredited Dietetic Technician program, an eligible non-accredited program, or a high school diploma/GED plus successful completion of Nutrition Assistant/Aide II training. Experience in a WIC clinic and health agency environment is described.

About the employer

Optimus Health Care, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: HMO Medical Centers. Sector: 62.