HEAD START - RXII - Health Assistant, Seasonal

Summary of Primary Function

As a member of a health services team that routinely travels between centers to provide various health services, the Health Assistant is responsible for supporting services provided and transporting children to medical and dental appointments. The Health Assistant accurately documents health information and enters into ChildPlus system in a timely manner. Helps recruit potential parents by providing information to them about the various program services and benefits offered to enrolled children and families.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Cordination of Health Services
• Assist in organizing Health screenings.
• Codifies health screenings with teachers and providers.
• Prepares equipment and space needed for health screenings.
• Prepares children for screening procedures.
• Documents screening results on proper forms.
• Transports children to scheduled medical and dental appointments when necessary.

• Comprehensive Health Services
• Aids the health team in providing comprehensive health services to children.
• Aids onsite medical and dental providers by coordinating services needed, completing necessary paperwork, and working with children to ensure seamless service delivery and pleasant experience for children.
• Provides and assists in providing first aid as needed.
• Aids the screener/provider in completing the screenings.
• Screens children for hearing and vision.
• Completes and documents child heights and weights.
• Schedules medical and dental appointments for children.
• Effectively communicates children's health needs, condition, and status to parents, guardians, providers, medical and dental staff, and health team.
• Provides translation when able and needed.

• Training and Administrative Support
• Aids in the coordination and completion of contracts with providers, services, and equipment.
• Under the guidance of the Program Nurse/Health Services Specialist, provides training materials, support, and guidance to families.
• Provides or assists in providing training to parents, guardians, and staff.

• Safety
• Have or obtain within 90 days of hire a First Aid and CPR Certification as well as maintain the certification during employment.