Health Aide - Pediatrics

Health Aides work under the direct supervision of the Health and Nutrition Manager to support the health and well-being of enrolled children and pregnant women. Key responsibilities include:

• Requesting and managing health records for enrolled children and pregnant women.
• Entering and maintaining up-to-date data in the tracking system, including records related to well-child care visits, immunizations, hearing, vision, nutrition, oral/dental health, and ongoing specialized healthcare needs.
• Retrieving immunization records for enrolled children and those on the waiting list from the California Immunization Registry (CAIR) while adhering to strict confidentiality policies.
• Assisting parents in obtaining electronic immunization cards.
• Collaborating with parents to gather health status information for their children and facilitating follow-up healthcare appointments.
• Providing health education and training to program participants.

This role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. Effective communication and a commitment to supporting families in achieving positive health outcomes are essential.

Salary Range: $26.10 - 49.38 Hourly

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in health, child development, or related area, or LVN or equivalent experience
• Required to hold valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is
  in accordance with local policies/procedures. Must also have available transportation.
  
  
• Fingerprint screening, Criminal Record and Child Abuse Index Clearance per California State law.
• Per funding agency requirements, all Early Head Start staff must
  complete background checks at least every five years that include a sex
  offender registry check, State or FBI criminal history check, including
  fingerprint check, and child abuse and neglect state registry check if
  available in the state of California.
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  Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a health-related field
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  Experience working with community agencies, parents, and health clinics.
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  Six months to one year of experience working administrative clerical work.
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  Knowledge of public health programs and community resources
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  Completion and submission of required personnel forms prior to employment.
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  Ability to communicate effectively with families, Early Head Start staff, community resource agencies, consultants and volunteers to support families in locating and accessing appropriate community services as needed.
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  Ability to provide education and training opportunities and promote positive relationship building for all enrolled pregnant women, families, and their infants and toddlers.
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  Ability to conduct on-site staff training if needed.
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  Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Preferred:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
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  Units in child development or health-related field.
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  Knowledge of program philosophy, goals, principles, objectives, and requirements; Early Head Start policies and procedures; understanding of child development principles with an emphasis on infant/toddler developmental stages and nurturing concepts; prenatal development and appropriate health care during pregnancy; family dynamics, cultural beliefs; advocacy and intervention concepts; crisis management, community resources and referral; processes and functions of social service agencies.
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  Family Development Credential Training