Nutrition Assistant

Job Posting Title

Nutrition Assistant

Agency

650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Supervisory Organization

Lawton/Ft. Sill Veterans Home

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

January 08, 2026

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$17.682692 USD Hourly

Job Description

Basic PurposePositions 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.Typical FunctionsThe functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following: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.Level DescriptorLevels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.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.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and CompetenciesIn addition to the Knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies identified in lower level(s).Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 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.Education and ExperienceEducation and Experience requirements consist of a high school diploma or equivalent.Special Requirements

Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

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