EHS Health Assistant
About The Position
The Early Head Start Health Assistant will work collaboratively with the Director of Health and Safety to ensure that health services lead to positive outcomes for program participants and are in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards and State and Local Health guidelines. The Health Assistant will be evaluated on a combination of skills, dispositions, and behaviors, some of which are related to the specific service area of this position and others that represent general expectations of all Maternity Care Coalition employees.
Requirements
- Strong office, organizational, and customer service skills
- Proficient in data entry and computer use
- Ability to work well with families, staff, and children in a team setting
- Follow through on tasks and deliverables
- Open, honest communication
- Proactive problem solving
- Support in maintaining healthy and safe environments
- Six months of experience in data entry, detailed record keeping, and excellent communication in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to receive feedback, follow directions, and work collaboratively
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare experience working with at-risk populations or children-Preferred
- Healthcare certification or training (CNA, MA, Doula)-Preferred
- Bilingual with the ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend in both English and Spanish is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Completes new enrollment health intake questionnaires and nutrition assessments in ChildPlus for all children and prenatal clients
- Assist with the completion of all 45-day and 90-day health screenings, including using hearing and vision machines for internal screenings on children
- Understand child health standards and related health policies to inform the Director of Health and Safety of the health status of children in center-based care
- Complete medication administration documentation for South Philadelphia center-based children and assist in obtaining medical care plans for children from healthcare providers
- Complete Health and Safety audits and checks at all MCC EHS sites and childcare partner sites monthly and as needed, and report findings to the Director of Health and Safety
- Maintain Early Head Start incident report documentation for enrolled center-based children at MCC EHS sites and childcare partner sites
- Monitor health and safety supplies for all EHS sites
- Support direct-service staff, managers, and partner site employees with evidence-based health information, handouts, and resources to distribute to enrolled families
- Assist with data entry using the ChildPlus system and obtain health-related documentation for ChildPlus Files
- Support with the planning and execution of health-related program events and meetings
- Assist the Director of Health and Safety with coordinating and tracking pre-service, in-service, and ongoing staff training
- Maintain current ServSafe Management Level certification and assist in EHS nutrition services
- Maintain confidentiality regarding staff and family information
- Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner
- Demonstrate commitment to mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily duties
- Follow agency procedures to ensure reporting of suspected child abuse and/or neglect
- React productively to change and handle all other work-related responsibilities as assigned
- Participate in assigned meetings, events, and training as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
