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Community Health Worker

Community Health Worker

Foster health within a community helping individuals adopt healthy behaviors and serve as advocates for their health needs. Aid community residents in effective communication with healthcare providers and social service agencies, act as a liaisons, implementing programs to promote, maintain, and enhance individual and overall community health.

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Community Health Worker

Community Health Workers promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.

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About Community Health Workers

Foster health within a community helping individuals adopt healthy behaviors and serve as advocates for their health needs. Aid community residents in effective communication with healthcare providers and social service agencies, act as a liaisons, implementing programs to promote, maintain, and enhance individual and overall community health.

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Direct Care Worker (DCW)

Provide essential compassionate care and support to individuals in need, including bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and mobility assistance,fostering independence and well-being.

Entry Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, entry level training.

Peer Support Specialist

Assisting individuals in maintaining recovery and preventing relapse.

Entry Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, entry-level training.

Certified Caregiver

Support assisted living residents with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, eating, medication administration, and group activities, with a specialization in memory care services.

Entry Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, entry level training.

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Support individuals with mental health or substance abuse issues, providing essential assistance and monitoring behaviors as part of treatment plans under licensed professional supervision.

Entry Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, entry-level training.

Billing and Posting Clerks

Compile, compute, and record billing, accounting, statistical, and other numerical data for billing purposes. Prepare billing invoices for services rendered or for delivery or shipment of goods.

Entry Requirements

Some college, no degree.

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Empower individuals with disabilities or special needs, ensuring they lead fulfilling lives by assisting with daily activities such as dressing, eating, medical appointments, and more.

Entry Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, entry-level training.

Medical Assistant

Support physicians with administrative tasks and perform clinical duties including vital signs, medical history, patient preparation, blood drawing, and medication administration.

Entry Requirements

Certificate

Certified Nursing Assistant

Assist with basic care under nursing staff supervision, including health monitoring, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and potential medication administration.

Entry Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

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Core Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) are things that people need to be good at their jobs. They include what you know, what you can do, and how you can do it well. KSAs are important because they help you be successful in the job you do.

  Adaptability

  Collaboration

  Communication

  Community Engagement

  Conflict Resolution

  Cultural Awareness and Responsiveness

  Data Collection

  Empathy

  Empowerment

  Health Advocacy

  Health Education

  Networking

  Organization and Planning

  Patient Advocacy

  Problem-Solving

  Public Speaking

  Resource Navigation

  Technology Proficiency

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  Adaptability

  Collaboration

  Communication

  Community Engagement

  Conflict Resolution

  Cultural Awareness and Responsiveness

  Data Collection

  Empathy

  Empowerment

  Health Advocacy

  Health Education

  Networking

  Organization and Planning

  Patient Advocacy

  Problem-Solving

  Public Speaking

  Resource Navigation

  Technology Proficiency

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Community Health Worker

Foster health within a community helping individuals adopt healthy behaviors and serve as advocates for their health needs. Aid community residents in effective communication with healthcare providers and social service agencies, act as a liaisons, implementing programs to promote, maintain, and enhance individual and overall community health.

Environment

Community Health Workers work in diverse environments, including local communities, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, social service agencies, and nonprofit organizations. They build relationships and trust within neighborhoods, directly addressing health needs. Whether collaborating with healthcare providers, conducting home visits, or participating in crisis response efforts, promote community health by bridging the gap between formal health services and the unique needs of diverse populations.

Also Known As

  • Community Health Advisor
  • Community Wellness Coordinator
  • Health Navigator
  • Outreach Coordinator
  • Promotora Or Promotor
  • Community Health Specialist
  • Family Health Advocate
  • Health Outreach Worker (HOW)
  • Peer Health Educator
  • Public Health Worker
  • Community Liaison
  • Health Coach
  • Lay Health Worker
  • Prevention Specialist
  • Wellness Advocate
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