What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMPREHENSIVE PERINATAL HEALTH WORKER position at NORTH EAST MEDICAL SERVICES?
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SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Comprehensive Perinatal Health Worker will provide support and guidance to expectant mothers on topics of prenatal/postpartum care and infant basics. This position works within the scope of the Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) to provide comprehensive support and care to expectant mothers and assist them to be better prepared for the prenatal and postpartum experience.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Provides support, guidance and documentation per CPSP protocols to expectant mothers on issues related to expectancy, pregnancy, prenatal lifestyle and postpartum
- Assesses client needs and provides information about community resources
- Assists clients in coping with discomfort and avoiding harmful practices
- Educates clients about labor and delivery, hospitalization, pain control and relaxation techniques
- Assists clients in reviewing traditional practices and adopting modern healthy family goals and preventative principles
- Prepares and distributes materials regarding NEMS’ services
- Conducts, educates, and advises the homeless population on health screenings, vaccinations, personal hygiene, proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle options
- Active member of CPSP
- Participates in trainings provided by CPSP or Medi-Cal resources to further education and keep current with industry changes, clinical requirements, communication with local and regional representatives of CPSP.
- Collects data for related reports
- Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of a high school certificate or equivalent required
- Minimum of at least 1 year of working experience in providing prenatal care is required
- Knowledgeable in hospital procedures, health care systems and clinical practices preferred
- Knowledge in physiology, clinical science, behavioral health, neuroscience, pain control, and relaxation techniques preferred
- Must be proficient with computers
LANGUAGE:
- Fluent in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) required.
- Fluency in other languages is an asset
STATUS:
- This is a FLSA Non-exempt position.
- This is an OSHA high-risk position.
- This is a part-time position (2 days/week)
NEMS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming diversity in our workforce. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Salary : $34 - $39