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Health Care Assistant

Job Title: Health Care Assistants
Department: Head Start
Reports to: Health Coordinator
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Classification:  F
Pay Grade: D
Approved By:
Original Approval Date:
 
Summary:  
Responsible for monitoring health services for Head Start children.  Maintain a working relationship with other health care professionals within the community.  Provide health education for Head Start families; to assist in the planning and the performance of health care services for Head Start children and families; and to carry out all health care and screening services for the children and families of the Head Start Program. Must maintain full compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
 
Qualifications:
Attention to detail, good organizational and time management skills, ability to work well independently.  Strong written and verbal communication is essential as is ability to exercise good judgement and discretion. 
                       
Skills:

• Knowledge of E-mail, internet and computer programs
• Correct use of English, both verbal and written
• Ability to network in order to provide a comprehensive approach to client service
• Ability to use good judgment
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to relate to low-income people
• Supervisory skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

 
Education/Training/Experience:
Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant certificate preferred. Two years of related experience preferred. Previous Head Start experience preferred.
 
Core Elements/Responsibilities: 
·         Ensure completion of all 45/90 day screening and exam requirements.
·         Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all health services for Head Start children. 
·         Coordinates and monitors all health screenings per assigned area as designated by the Health Coordinator.
·         Evaluates and implements health care plans and special meal requests for children with identified health needs.
·         Assists in the education of all staff, in health and wellness training, including OSHA, CPR and First Aid under the direction of the Health Education Coordinator. 
·         Maintain full compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Child Care Licensing Requirements.
·         Participates and supports annual community health clinics.
·         Reviews and trains staff to ensure proper administration and distribution of medication.
·         Collaborates with the Health Care Team to ensure effective health services.
·         Works closely with community agencies to provide needed health care for children, staff and volunteers.
·         Meets regularly with the Health Care Team to ensure all medical responsibilities are being met.
·         Participates in the design and implementation of medical alert manuals.
·         Attends seminars and workshops in the medical/health related field, as well as all required in service meetings.
·         TeamBuilding:

• Set clear expectations for team’s performance and expected outcomes.
• Set and communicate boundaries for the team.
• Ensure the team has access to the knowledge and skills needed to do the work.
• Set the commitment and enthusiasm level for the team.

 
·         Performs other duties as assigned.
 
Employment Standards and Requirements:

• Good attendance is a requirement of the job
• Professional behavior is a requirement of the job
• Cooperation and participation when working with others is a requirement of the job
• Accountability and responsibility for work is a requirement of the job
• Meeting timelines and deadlines are a requirement of the job
• Must be flexible to meet changing demands and expectations
• Must pass background check and drug/alcohol screening
• Must follow SaltLakeCAP personnel policies as outlined in the employee handbook

 
This position is required to drive as part of the job duties?
 
___    Yes, this position is required to drive Agency owned vehicle only as part of the job duties, therefore a valid Utah drivers license must be maintained at all times while employed in this position.  The Agency liability insurance carrier will, at new hire and annually, review the driving record of individual to determine acceptability of driver liability coverage.
 
_X_    Yes, this position is required to drive personal vehicle as part of the job duties, therefore a valid Utah drivers license and current personal automobile insurance must be maintained at all times while employed in this position.  The Agency liability insurance carrier will, at new hire and annually, review the driving record of individual to determine acceptability of driver liability coverage.
 
___    No, this position is not required to drive as part of the job duties.
 
Physical Demands:
 

1. Amount of on-the-job work time spend in the following activities?  Check appropriate boxes for each activity.

 

Rarely or Never Up to 1/3 1/3 to 1/2 2/3 or more Stand   x     Walk   x     Sit in chair     x   Sit on floor x       Mobility (movement from place to place)     x   Agility (ability to move body while in place)   x     Reach above shoulders   x     Climb x       Stoop, bend or crouch   X     Kneel or crawl x       See       x Hear       x Taste x       Smell   x     Use hands to finger, handle or touch       x Use foot/feet to operate machinery   x

2. Amount of force to be exerted or weight lifted?  Check appropriate boxes for each level of force.

 

	Rarely or Never	Up to 1/3	1/3 to 1/2	2/3 or more
Up to 10 pounds	Back to Job Postings Privacy Statement Located at 764 S 200 W Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Terms of use | All Rights Reserved C 2010