Community Health Workers

01

Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.

02

Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise.

03

Perform basic diagnostic procedures, such as blood pressure screening, breast cancer screening, or communicable disease screening.

04

Advise clients or community groups on issues related to diagnostic screenings, such as breast cancer screening, pap smears, glaucoma tests, or diabetes screenings.

05

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.

06

Administer immunizations or other basic preventive treatments.

07

Identify the particular health care needs of individuals in a community or target area.

08

Advise clients or community groups on issues related to self-care, such as diabetes management.

09

Conduct home visits for pregnant women, newborn infants, or other high-risk individuals to monitor their progress or assess their needs.

10

Transport or accompany clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites.