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TASK

Community Health Workers

ID

work_community_social/community_health_workers

Type

TASK

Children

28

Child Nodes (28)

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Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.

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Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise.

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Identify or contact members of high-risk or otherwise targeted groups, such as members of minority populations, low-income populations, or pregnant women.

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Contact clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ensure they have completed required or recommended actions.

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Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.

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Refer community members to needed health services.

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Attend community meetings or health fairs to understand community issues or build relationships with community members.

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Perform basic diagnostic procedures, such as blood pressure screening, breast cancer screening, or communicable disease screening.

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Advise clients or community groups on issues related to diagnostic screenings, such as breast cancer screening, pap smears, glaucoma tests, or diabetes screenings.

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Advise clients or community groups on issues related to risk or prevention of conditions, such as lead poisoning, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), prenatal substance abuse, or domestic violence.

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Administer immunizations or other basic preventive treatments.

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Identify the particular health care needs of individuals in a community or target area.

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Advise clients or community groups on issues related to self-care, such as diabetes management.

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Conduct home visits for pregnant women, newborn infants, or other high-risk individuals to monitor their progress or assess their needs.

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Transport or accompany clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites.

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Advocate for individual or community health needs with government agencies or health service providers.

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Report incidences of child or elder abuse, neglect, or threats of harm to authorities, as required.

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Teach classes or otherwise disseminate medical or dental health information to school groups, community groups, or targeted families or individuals, in a manner consistent with cultural norms.

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Advise clients or community groups on issues related to sanitation or hygiene, such as flossing or hand washing.

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Collect information from individuals to compile vital statistics about the general health of community members.

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Assist families to apply for social services, including Medicaid or Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

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Advise clients or community groups on issues related to social or intellectual development, such as education, childcare, or problem solving.

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Provide basic health services, such as first aid.

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Interpret, translate, or provide cultural mediation related to health services or information for community members.

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Monitor nutrition of children, elderly, or other high-risk groups.

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Advise clients or community groups to ensure parental understanding of the importance of childhood immunizations and how to access immunization services.

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Develop plans or formal contracts for individuals, families, or community groups to improve overall health.

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Provide feedback to health service providers regarding improving service accessibility or acceptability.