WIC Nutritionist

Company: Commwell
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
--- Develops and implements a plan of care based on medical and nutritional needs for chronic disease patients and WIC clients while considering client's educational background, financial resources, and other available assistance.
--- Counsels individuals and families in nutritional principles, food selection and economics, and adapts teaching plans to each individual lifestyle.
--- Determines whether an individual is eligible for the WIC program based on medical and/or nutritional criteria.
--- If found eligible for WIC services, provides nutrition education and tailors the food package to meet individual needs.
--- Evaluates nutritional care and provides follow-up as needed for all client categories to ensure continuity of care.
--- Interprets, evaluates, and utilizes pertinent current research relating to nutritional care.
--- Provides nutritional consultation to professional and ancillary services staff and related agencies.
--- Procures, develops, and evaluates nutrition education material.
--- Reports and summarizes progress and activities at regular intervals, prepares periodic and specific reports.
--- Other duties as assigned

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