Health Assistant (Social Work Assistant 1) - Edmonds College Head Start, Early Head Start, & ECEAP
Description:
KEY WORK ACTIVITIES:
The Health Assistant works with TFAs and Home Visitors to identify, refer and follow-up on health concerns and health requirements for all assigned children. This is a classified position and reports to the Head Start Executive Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
60% Client Services
- Complete all health screenings on children at centers, which include vision screens, hearing screens, heights and weights prior to the child’s 45th day in program
- Prepare screening results report for staff to share with parents
- Assist TFA or Home Visitor in arranging follow up care for children with identified needs, as a result of the health screens
- Assist parents in obtaining an annual Physical and Dental exam prior to the child’s 90th day, in coordination with the TFA or Home Visitor
- Assist parents in obtaining the required annual HCT and Lead Screenings, in coordination with the TFA or Home Visitor
- Follow up with parents and/or TFA or Home Visitor on any recommended treatment needs
- Assist parents in maintaining their child on an annual exam schedule, in coordination with TFA or Home Visitor
- Communicate with parents and staff regarding status of immunizations if not complete
- Participate in health staffing as needed
- Other duties as assigned
40% Administrative and Monitoring
- Follow the health protocols
- Complete data entry for health screens
- Complete data entry for immunizations
- Review immunizations for compliance with state requirements
- Maintain up-to-date health records and record keeping systems
- Complete all health reports as needed
- Monitor health requirements using the organization’s established database
- Other duties as assigned