Community Health Worker

Provide basic health services, such as first aid.

Advise clients or community groups on issues related to social or intellectual development, such as education, childcare, or problem solving.

Advise clients or community groups on issues related to self-care, such as diabetes management.

Attend community meetings or health fairs to understand community issues or build relationships with community members.

Contact clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ensure they have completed required or recommended actions.

Report incidences of child or elder abuse, neglect, or threats of harm to authorities, as required.

Identify the particular health care needs of individuals in a community or target area.

Develop plans or formal contracts for individuals, families, or community groups to improve overall health.

Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.

Refer community members to needed health services.

Administer immunizations or other basic preventive treatments.

Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.

Advise clients or community groups to ensure parental understanding of the importance of childhood immunizations and how to access immunization services.

Teach classes or otherwise disseminate medical or dental health information to school groups, community groups, or targeted families or individuals, in a manner consistent with cultural norms.

Assist families to apply for social services, including Medicaid or Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

Interpret, translate, or provide cultural mediation related to health services or information for community members.

Advocate for individual or community health needs with government agencies or health service providers.

Advise clients or community groups on issues related to risk or prevention of conditions such as lead poisoning, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), prenatal substance abuse, or domestic violence.

Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise.

Collect information from individuals to compile vital statistics about the general health of community members.

Conduct home visits for pregnant women, newborn infants, or other high-risk individuals to monitor their progress or assess their needs.

Monitor nutrition of children, elderly, or other high-risk groups.

Perform basic diagnostic procedures, such as blood pressure screening, breast cancer screening, or communicable disease screening.

Advise clients or community groups on issues related to diagnostic screenings, such as breast cancer screening, pap smears, glaucoma tests, or diabetes screenings.

Transport or accompany clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites.

Teach appropriate parenting behaviors to individuals or families.

Advise clients or community groups on issues related to sanitation or hygiene, such as flossing or hand washing.