Skills Administrative Nutritionist in the Red Deer Region
Find out what skills you typically need to work as an administrative nutritionist in Canada. These skills are applicable to all Dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121).
Tasks
- Develop, administer and supervise nutrition and food preparation and service programs
- Evaluate nutritional status of individuals and provide nutrition guidance and consulting to health professionals, individuals, dietetic interns, community groups, government and the media
- Administer budget
- Plan, evaluate and conduct nutrition education programs and develop educational materials for various audiences
- Hire and train staff
- Supervise staff
- Analyze current scientific nutritional studies, conduct research and evaluate program effectiveness to improve the nutritional value, taste, appearance and preparation of food
- Aid in the prevention and/or treatment of inadequate nutrition
- Determine nutritional needs of patients and plan, implement and evaluate normal and therapeutic menus to maintain and enhance general health
Skills and Knowledge Checklist
The following skills and knowledge are usually required in this occupation.
Skills
Help - Service and Care
Service and Care
- Treating People/Animals
- Promoting and Selling
- Advising and Consulting
- Teaching and Training
- Liaising and Networking
- Examining and Diagnosing
- Planning
- Researching and Investigating
- Projecting Outcomes
- Supervising
- Evaluating
Knowledge
Manufacturing and Production
Help - Manufacturing and Production
- Food Production and Agriculture
- Teaching and Instruction
- Therapy and Counselling
- Medicine
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Client Service
- Marketing
- Date modified: