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WIC Nutrition Assistant (WNA) Leslie Garcia Solorio shares her personal connection to the program and reveals how the dedicated team in Escondido provides life-changing education and resources to local families, giving you an unparalleled window into what makes it endlessly fulfilling to work at TrueCare Escondido WIC.
Why Work at TrueCare Escondido WIC?
For Leslie Garcia Solorio, finding her role as a WNA at TrueCare felt like seeing her purpose. Leslie’s journey is a powerful testament to the program’s impact: she grew up as a WIC participant, giving her unique insight into the value of the services she now provides.
“I remember my mom providing the WIC foods when I was little, and now I’m a WIC lady,” Leslie smiles. “It’s meaningful, and it gives me purpose as well.”
This personal connection reinforces the incredible mission prospective employees will join.
At this health center, the TrueCare mission comes to life through the WIC Card program. This initiative provides a tangible benefit: a WIC Card that clients can use to purchase healthy food items such as granola, yogurt, peanut butter, fruit, and cereal.
This amazing station, decorated with images of smiling mothers and children, demonstrates the life-changing impact applicants will have on the community. Those smiles, Leslie shared, are what make it meaningful to work at TrueCare Escondido WIC.
Leslie said that she is proud to be part of a nonprofit organization that focuses on different areas of the community, not just illness, but also provides essential resources like WIC and even outreach programs for immigrants.
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More Than Just Food: Comprehensive Community Health
While many people think WIC primarily provides food, Leslie emphasizes that the program is a comprehensive community health care resource. The misconception that WIC only provides food is widespread, but TrueCare’s WIC is built on three essential pillars:
- Supplemental Foods: Providing healthy food options.
- Education: Offering critical nutrition and health training.
- Breastfeeding Support and Resources: Dedicated help and referrals for mothers.
The core of the WIC approach is client-centered, focusing on respecting the community and making resources available so clients can choose what fits their lives at the moment.
Leslie’s typical day is full of meaning, including enrollment calls, educational classes, and meetings with moms for Mid Surge check-ups.
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A Nurturing and Accessible Environment
The Escondido WIC office environment is purposefully designed to make families feel comfortable and ensure staff have the best tools to perform their meaningful work, which is crucial to providing the compassionate care we pride ourselves on:
- Accessibility and Privacy: The office is in an easily accessible office park, clearly marked with branded teal, pink, and orange signage. Ample parking right in front ensures parents can easily get their children and strollers inside. Inside, a private hallway leads to individual rooms, guaranteeing confidentiality for both staff and patients during their sensitive appointments.
- Dedicated Workspaces: Staff are set up for success with great working spaces that facilitate both concentration and privacy. To foster connection and personal comfort, staff decorate their spaces with diplomas, certifications, family pictures, and festive holiday decorations. These offices include tools of the trade, such as a scale to weigh babies and a measuring tool to measure them.
- Engaging Atmosphere: The desks are playfully designed to be engaging and put families at ease. One team member even uses a fun, long orange pointer (a literal index finger) to highlight important information for families. There is also a staged nursing area with comfortable chairs, pillows, inclusive dolls, and supplies to help mothers learn.
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Teamwork, Purpose, and Growth
The Escondido WIC team is defined by its camaraderie, which is crucial since they spend all day working together. Leslie describes the team as hard-working with distinct personalities that create a perfect combination for success.
This teamwork, Leslie said, is essential to reduce burnout. You can always rest assured that team members will have your back. When you work at TrueCare Escondido WIC, you don’t have to worry about burning the WIC at both ends. And she exemplifies this support!
Her personal “superpower” is her ability to “go with the flow,” stepping in or stepping back to support the team’s specialties and ensure the common goal is always met. She gives a specific shout-out to her boss, Cecile, for being very energetic and motivating the team.
To others considering applying to TrueCare for WIC jobs in San Diego, Leslie’s advice is simple: “Do it. Give it a shot. [TrueCare] is a special place, and you will amaze yourself with how much you grow and develop here as a professional.”
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Do You Want to Join a Team Where You Matter? Apply Today to Work at TrueCare Escondido WIC!
Leslie Garcia Solorio, who grew up as a WIC participant, calls her role meaningful and purposeful, emphasizing that TrueCare is a special place that’s actively growing and committed to the community. If you are looking for meaningful work with purpose, are passionate about client-centered education, and want to join a collaborative team where you can make a real difference, TrueCare is ready for you.
