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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.

Tasks
28 tasks7 core, 21 supplemental
Family
Community & Social ServiceOne of its 18 occupations
Code
21-1094.00SOC 2018: 21-1094

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7 core tasks and 21 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all

  1. Task 1. Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.Core taskTask 19031Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013
  2. Task 2. Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise.Core taskTask 19017Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2013
  3. Task 3. Identify or contact members of high-risk or otherwise targeted groups, such as members of minority populations, low-income populations, or pregnant women.Core taskTask 19028Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013
  4. Task 4. Contact clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ensure they have completed required or recommended actions.Core taskTask 19026Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013
  5. Task 5. Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.Core taskTask 19027Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013
  6. Task 6. Refer community members to needed health services.Core taskTask 19036Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013
  7. Task 7. Attend community meetings or health fairs to understand community issues or build relationships with community members.Core taskTask 19024Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013
  8. Task 8. Perform basic diagnostic procedures, such as blood pressure screening, breast cancer screening, or communicable disease screening.Supplemental taskTask 19033Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013
  9. Task 9. Advise clients or community groups on issues related to diagnostic screenings, such as breast cancer screening, pap smears, glaucoma tests, or diabetes screenings.Supplemental taskTask 19016Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2013
  10. Task 10. 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.Supplemental taskTask 19018Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2013
  11. Task 11. Administer immunizations or other basic preventive treatments.Supplemental taskTask 19015Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2013
  12. Task 12. Identify the particular health care needs of individuals in a community or target area.Supplemental taskTask 19029Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013
  13. Task 13. Advise clients or community groups on issues related to self-care, such as diabetes management.Supplemental taskTask 19020Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2013
  14. Task 14. Conduct home visits for pregnant women, newborn infants, or other high-risk individuals to monitor their progress or assess their needs.Supplemental taskTask 19025Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013
  15. Task 15. Transport or accompany clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites.Supplemental taskTask 19043Rated by 60 people who do the job, July 2013
  16. Task 16. Advocate for individual or community health needs with government agencies or health service providers.Supplemental taskTask 19023Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013
  17. Task 17. Report incidences of child or elder abuse, neglect, or threats of harm to authorities, as required.Supplemental taskTask 19042Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013
  18. Task 18. Teach classes or otherwise disseminate medical or dental health information to school groups, community groups, or targeted families or individuals, in a manner consistent with cultural norms.Supplemental taskTask 19038Rated by 60 people who do the job, July 2013
  19. Task 19. Advise clients or community groups on issues related to sanitation or hygiene, such as flossing or hand washing.Supplemental taskTask 19019Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2013
  20. Task 20. Collect information from individuals to compile vital statistics about the general health of community members.Supplemental taskTask 19040Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013
  21. Task 21. Assist families to apply for social services, including Medicaid or Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).Supplemental taskTask 19039Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013
  22. Task 22. Advise clients or community groups on issues related to social or intellectual development, such as education, childcare, or problem solving.Supplemental taskTask 19021Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013
  23. Task 23. Provide basic health services, such as first aid.Supplemental taskTask 19034Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013
  24. Task 24. Interpret, translate, or provide cultural mediation related to health services or information for community members.Supplemental taskTask 19030Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013
  25. Task 25. Monitor nutrition of children, elderly, or other high-risk groups.Supplemental taskTask 19032Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013
  26. Task 26. Advise clients or community groups to ensure parental understanding of the importance of childhood immunizations and how to access immunization services.Supplemental taskTask 19022Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013
  27. Task 27. Develop plans or formal contracts for individuals, families, or community groups to improve overall health.Supplemental taskTask 19041Rated by 60 people who do the job, July 2013
  28. Task 28. Provide feedback to health service providers regarding improving service accessibility or acceptability.Supplemental taskTask 19035Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 21-1094
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