Health Assistant

HEALTH ASSISTANT

Division: Early Childhood

Department: Family Engagement

Supervisor: Manager - Health Services

FLSA: Non Exempt - Union

Job Mission:

Assist in meeting the Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards by providing support and coordination of health and additional required services to children and families enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start.

Performance Standards:

1. Assist in the implementation and provision of health services and administrative duties to children served by the Early Childhood Services Division.

2. Assist in the coordination of service providers and health screenings for children served by the Early Childhood Services Division.

3. Perform screenings to include: hearing, vision, blood pressure, hemoglobin, heights and weights.

4. Stock and restock first aid kits in all classrooms monthly.

5. Report communicable diseases weekly to Oakland County Health Department.

6. Carries out all other duties as directed by supervisor.

Qualifications:

1. HS diploma or GED required.

2. Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred or must be willing to enroll in a credentialed program upon employment and successfully complete the certification within 9 months.

3. Minimum one (1) year experience working with low-income families and public health preferred.

4. Minimum one (1) year experience with computers and reporting system. Competency with Microsoft Office software (Word and Excel) and database management.

5. Valid Michigan Driver’s License, reliable vehicle with current automobile insurance to be used for job related travel.

Hours & Wage

$16.50 per hour

40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Location

Pontiac

Job Requirements in an 8 hour day:

1. Sit – 5 hours: performing screenings on children, sitting at computer to enter data

2. Stand – 1 hour: when necessary to retrieve files

3. Walk – 1 hour: moving children for screenings, to/from cabinets for files

4. Bend/Stoop – 1 hour: performing screenings on children, to retrieve/replace files

Movements:

1. Crawl: No

2. Reach Above: No

3. Crouch: Yes – when performing screenings, when necessary to put away files

4. Balancing: No

5. Squat: Yes – when performing screenings

6. Climb: No

7. Shoulder level: No

8. Kneel: Yes – when performing screenings

9. Pushing: No

10. Weight carried: 11-25 lbs – carrying equipment and/or files

11. Weight lifted: 11-25 lbs – carrying equipment and/or files

OLHSA IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CNA or Certified Medical Assistant credential (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17