Nutrition Substitute

Aging, Inc.; Newport News (VA); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Drug-free workplace

Senior Friendly Workplace

AA/EOE

Zusammenfassung

Peninsula Agency on Aging (PAA) in Newport News is seeking a Substitute Nutrition Coordinator to coordinate meal delivery to seniors with volunteer support and to assist with Senior Dining Clubs as needed. The role emphasizes safe, sanitary meal service, knowledge of seniors' nutritional needs, and strong computer skills including Word and Excel.

You will recruit and coordinate volunteers, relate well to seniors and the public, and support programs across Congregate Dining and Home Delivered

Qualifikationen

• General knowledge of meal service in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Some knowledge of nutritional needs of older persons.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work with computers.
• Proficiency coordinating groups of volunteers to achieve departmental goals.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate the delivery of meals to seniors through the use of volunteers and assist with Senior Dining Clubs as needed.
• Substitute for the Congregate Dining and Home Delivered Meals programs.

Kenntnisse

Meal service safety

Nutrition for seniors

Instruction following

Computer literacy

Volunteer coordination

Interpersonal with seniors/public

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Peninsula Agency on Aging (PAA) is currently seeking applicants for the position of Substitute Nutrition Coordinator to coordinate the delivery of meals to seniors through the use of volunteers and work in the Senior Dining Clubs as needed.

Introduction

Peninsula Agency on Aging has been providing services that have enabled seniors to live independently since 1974. Our mission is to support the independence and quality of life of Peninsula residents, primarily 60 years and over, by advocating, arranging, or providing vital human services.

Core Competencies

Our staff value and model empathy and compassion, reliability, ability, respect for all, and communicating with kindness.

Key Responsibilities

As a Nutrition Substitute, you will have the vital role of substituting for the Congregate Dining and for Home Delivered Meals programs.

Essential Skills and Experience

We are looking for applicants who possess a general knowledge of meal service in a safe and sanitary manner; some knowledge of nutritional needs of older persons; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to use computers; proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; skill in coordinating groups of volunteers to achieve departmental goals; ability to relate well with senior citizens and the general public.

Any combination of education and experience will be considered. Valid driver’s license issued by Virginia and reliable transportation required.

In addition to our highly accessible central location in Newport News, Peninsula Agency on Aging offers a competitive hourly rate, and an inclusive work environment that is flexible, friendly, positive, and rewarding.

Individuals age 60 encouraged to apply.

Drug free workplace, Senior Friendly Workplace, AA/EOE