Job description

CHILD, Inc. is seeking a full-time Health Assistant.

CHILD, Inc. is a private, non-profit early education and care program providing comprehensive services and supports to low-income pregnant people and families with children birth to five years in Kent County, RI. Programs included Head Start, Early Head Start, and RI Pre-K.

Interested candidates must be available to work from 8:00-5:00 at any of our four locations.

Health Assistants work under the direct supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse to ensure the effective delivery of a high-quality health and safety services .

Responsibilities:

• Follow the philosophy, policies, and procedures of CHILD, Inc.
• Demonstrate positivity, flexibility, punctuality, and dependable attendance.
• Demonstrate respect and confidentiality for the diverse population served and support a culture of acceptance and inclusion.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues, community partners, and families while representing the agency.
• Ability to accept direction and supervision.
• Assist in the ongoing monitoring, collection, and entering of health information for children and pregnant people into an electronic record.
• Assist nurses with health and safety screenings, tasks, and program initiatives.
• Assist in daily monitoring and data entry for the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Assist in general administrative tasks.
• Work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide support and services to children and families.
• Support fellow colleagues by answering phones; screening and checking in program visitors; and providing substitute classroom coverage for lunch breaks or other tasks as needed.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and in-service training during and after hours, as needed.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma/GED. A certificate , credential, or degree in the allied health field strongly preferred. Transcripts and documentation will be required.
• Prior experience in the field of health/human development, data entry, and general office support tasks is highly preferred.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and proficient computer skills.
• Must have a valid RI driver's license and an insured vehicle. Proof of insurance will be required.
• Bilingual candidates are strongly urged to apply.
• Preference will be given to current and past parents of CHILD, Inc.
• Professional references will be verified.

CHILD, Inc. provides all full-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

• Full individual health and dental coverage. Family coverage is available through payroll deduction.
• Individual Supplemental Retirement Annuity Program.
• Group Retirement Annuity Plan with no required employee match.
• Optional Individual Supplemental Retirement Plan.
• 15 days Paid Time Off for new employees for vacation, sick, family, or personal use.
• 15 paid holidays.
• Mileage reimbursement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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