GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Performs paraprofessional work in home health, clinics, or community outreach programs in a local health department. Assignments are primarily in the areas of personal care and educational outreach under professional supervision, yet some incidental transportation services may be performed. Work involves assisting in setting up clinics, aiding physicians with examinations, ordering supplies, and other similar duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Employees are assigned throughout the Divisions of Adult Health, Family Planning/Maternity, and Child Health. Work is limited in complexity, but does include a variety of basic home health care and simple mechanical nursing assignments. Outreach work involves canvassing low-income neighborhoods to provide families with basic information on available health services or clinic hours, and to encourage proper health care. Employee may be assigned to more than one clinic site or to community outreach.