Administrative Assistant - Nutrition - Peninsula Agency on Aging, Inc

Administrative Assistant -Nutrition

PeninsulaAgency on Aging (PAA) is currently seeking an individual to serve as theAdministrative Assistant to perform supportive work assisting the Nutrition Departmentproviding nutrition services for those 60 years and older.

Introduction

PeninsulaAgency on Aging has been providing services that have enabled seniors to liveindependently since 1974. Our mission isto support the independence and quality of life of Peninsula residents,primarily 60 years and over, by advocating, arranging, or providing vital humanservices.

Core Competencies

Ourstaff value and model empathy and compassion, reliability, ability, respect forall, and communicating with kindness.

Key Responsibilities

As a NutritionAdministrative Assistant, you play an essential supporting role in the supportand recreation of providing services to older adults who attend dining centersor receive home delivered meals. In thisposition you will collect daily nutrition records, tabulate and compile data, performclient reassessments, and provide technical support and assistance to nutritiondepartment staff.

EssentialSkills and Experience

We are looking for applicants with any combination ofeducation and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Applicants must be proficient with Microsoft Officeand web-based data entry and possess a valid Virginia Driver’s License.

Benefits

In addition to our highly accessible central location inNewport News, Peninsula Agency on Aging offers a competitive hourly rate, healthbenefits, vacation and sick leave, agency paid life insurance, 403b plans, andan inclusive work environment that is flexible, friendly, positive, andrewarding.

HourlyRate: $15.18 Quasi Full-Time– 30 hours

Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Individuals age 60+ encouraged to apply.

Drug free workplace, Senior Friendly Workplace, AA/EOE

Please apply online at http://www.paainc.org and select “About Us” then “Employment Opportunities.”