Occupation information for Community Health Workers District Of Columbia

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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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Currently Employed: 820

Projected Annual Job Openings: 110

Typical Hourly Wage: $24.48 - $31.09

Typical Annual Salary: $50,920 - $64,660

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Less than 1 month on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • Perform basic diagnostic procedures, such as blood pressure screening, breast cancer screening, or communicable disease screening.
  • Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.
  • Advise clients or community groups on issues related to diagnostic screenings, such as breast cancer screening, pap smears, glaucoma tests, or diabetes screenings.
  • 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.
  • Administer immunizations or other basic preventive treatments.
  • Identify the particular health care needs of individuals in a community or target area.
  • Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise.
  • Conduct home visits for pregnant women, newborn infants, or other high-risk individuals to monitor their progress or assess their needs.
  • Advise clients or community groups on issues related to self-care, such as diabetes management.
  • Transport or accompany clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Automobiles or cars
  • Electronic blood pressure units
  • Glucose monitors or meters
  • Inkjet printers
  • Laser fax machine

Technology:
  • Data base user interface and query software
  • Desktop publishing software
  • Electronic mail software
  • Graphics or photo imaging software
  • Office suite software
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