Snail Rearing and Agro Products Limited Health and Nutrition Assistant Jobs in Nigeria
Snail Rearing and Agro Products Limited Health and Nutrition Assistant Jobs in Nigeria
Description We are seeking a dedicated Nutrition Assistant to support our nutritionist in providing patients with healthy meals. In this role, your duties will include obtaining dietary information from patients, determining nutritional needs, and observing patients for signs of diet-related complications.
To ensure success, Nutrition Assistants should possess experience in a similar role and the ability to obtain accurate dietary information. A top-notch Nutrition Assistant will be someone who can proactively help nutritionists to improve patients' well-being through excellent dietary support.
Responsibilities
Providing dieticians with the facility's meal and menu planning.
Obtaining dietary information and assessing the nutritional habits of patients.
Recording individual risk factors or dietary restrictions that might impact meal planning.
Coordinating meal plans with nutritionists and healthcare professionals.
Performing ongoing nutrition assessments, including the measurement of caloric intake and activity levels.
Facilitating immediate interventions for signs of malnutrition, allergic reactions, or refusal to eat.
Assisting in meal distribution, ensuring correctly delivered and timely served meals.
Maintaining proper sterilization protocols in the clearing away and cleaning of plates and utensils.
Safely discarding leftover portions to prevent the spread of disease.
Instructing patients and families on nutrition plans and healthy eating habits.
Requirements
Associate's Degree in Nutrition, Health and Wellness, or a related field.
An ADA credential as a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) would be advantageous.
A minimum of
two years' experience in a similar role preferred.
Extensive experience in obtaining dietary information and assessing requirements.
Knowledge of meal and menu planning.
Experience in educating patients and their families on nutrition and dietary requirements.
Advanced ability to collaborate on nutrition plans and facilitate interventions, when required.
Ability to follow prescribed meal provision standards and protocols.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to:
snailrearingagroproductsltd@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Find Latest Jobs in Nigeria Today - Recruitment in Nigeria Job - Nigerian Jobs - in Nigeria - Job Vacancies in Nigeria
Search our career portal & find the latest Nigerian job positions, career opportunities & jobs in Nigeria.
Jobs in Nigeria - banking jobs in Nigeria, IT jobs in Nigeria, accounting jobs in Nigeria, NGO jobsin Nigeria, business administration in Nigeria, ICT jobs in Nigeria, UN jobs in Nigeria, procurement jobs in Nigeria, education jobs in Nigeria, hospital jobs in Nigeria, human resources jobs in Nigeria, engineering jobs in Nigeria, teaching jobs in Nigeria, and other careers in Nigeria.
Oil and Gas job vacancies in Nigeria, MTN jobs in Nigeria, job vacancies in Nigeria for fresh graduates.
Federal government jobs in Nigeria, job vacancies in Nigeria Federal Civil Service.
Find your dream job from 1000s of vacancies in Nigeria posted and updated daily - click here!
Click here to post comments
Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to NGO Jobs in Africa.