Health Assistant - Zapata EHS Center

AVANCE Inc • Rio Grande City, TX

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About The Position

The Health Assistant supports the Health Services Coordinator in conducting the 30-45-90-day health screenings and requirements. The Assistant will work collaboratively with the Health Services Department to ensure the health and well-being of all children and families in Head Start and Early Head Start. The Assistant will assist the organization in achieving our outcomes for children of all abilities including completing health screenings, data entry and follow up.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Previous work experience in the health field.
• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; demonstrated flexibility to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the completion of all 45 day and 90-day health screenings, including using hearing and vision machines for internal screenings on children.
• Support families to ensure that children are kept up to date on a schedule of well-childcare that includes immunizations, and all-time frames are met.
• Assist Health team in distributing a variety of health screening/requirement letters to parents.
• Supports the Health Service Advisory Committee in all activities.
• Assist in the development and distribution of written and web-based materials for children, adults and employees within the areas of: personal health, fitness, safety, nutrition and preventive health education.
• Assists families, family advocates, maternal educators, and health care professionals to ensure all known issues are in treatment and, once treatment has begun, that it is completed.
• Assists with promotion of active parent involvement; for example, parents as members of the Health Advisory Committee.
• Assists with the design and delivery of health-related training to parents and staff.
• Complete data entry using AVANCE’s data system.
• Assists with the compilation and analysis of data on the effectiveness of the health service component.
• Assists with the preparation of written health plan, health budget and written reports that are to be submitted to AVANCEE, regional office, and ACF.
• Assist Health team with Health & Safety Audits as needed.
• Assist Health Services Coordinator in the planning, administration, and implementation of the medical and dental components.
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and positive learning environment.
• Ensure child ratio rules and regulations during center-based screening days.
• Monitor center health and screening supplies and first aid kits.
• Support the social and emotional development of children.
• Participates in assigned meetings, events, and training as required.
• Develop a high level of confidence in our values: Open, honest communication, Teamwork, Proactive problem solving, Data-driven decision making, Follow through.
• Performs any and all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees