Andrea Aguirre

Provided high quality nutrition services for the Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) program to meet the nutritional needs of and accommodate the feeding requirements of each child, including children with special dietary needs and children with disabilities.

Develop, plan, and approve menus, in conjunction with relevant staff and parents, to ensure compliance with CACFP guidelines.

Interpret nutrition assessment data, provide nutrition counseling for families, and promote good nutrition habits among children and families.

Review each child’s nutritional needs assessment (documentation and complete observation) within 90 days of child’s entry date; recommend and refer for appropriate course of action.

Work along with the internal auditor for CACFP monitoring reports and findings.

Conduct trainings to all staff to stay in compliance.

Created and develop snack activities for all school centers, and designed the company's monthly newsletter along with a healthy recipe of the month.

Maintain required Child Care Food Program paperwork that includes menu production records, monthly adjustment sheets, food transport records, inventories, cycle menus, attendance sheets and food purchase receipts. Compiles monthly reports accurately. Submit monthly Child Care Food Program documentation timely.

Educated clients on the importance of proper nutrition and provided guidance for making healthier food choices.

Provide nutritional counseling to families, patients, and children.

Assessed the nutritional needs of special populations, such as pregnant women and provided tailored recommendations for optimal health maintenance.

Approved special formulas for children in special needs.

Provided patient with after-visit summary and scheduled next appointment to maintain continuous care and facilitate treatment plan.

Responded effectively to challenging situations involving distressed or dissatisfied patients while maintaining a calm demeanor and positive attitude.

Collected patient co-pay and issued receipt to confirm payment.