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Community Health Worker resume example with 11+ years of experience

Jessica Claire
  • , , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
  • Home: (555) 432-1000
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Summary

Compassionate Community Health Worker with 12 years of experience in fast-paced positions. Committed to helping community members improve wellness through hands-on support and education.

Skills
  • Client and Community Service
  • Abuse and Neglect Reporting
  • Service Providers Liaising
  • Informational Materials
  • Managing Enrollments
  • HIPAA Guidelines
  • Health Service Referrals
  • Health Care System
  • Report Preparation
  • Individual and Community Advocacy
  • Health Coaching
  • Reasoning Ability
  • Life Skills Instruction
  • Healthy Living Plans
  • Cross-Departmental Agency Collaboration
  • Maintaining Updated Records
  • Chronic Disease Rates
  • Social Services Application Assistance
  • Conducting Home Visits
  • Infant Mortality Reduction
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency
  • Invasive Procedures
  • Assignment Management
  • Electronic Charting
  • Health Plan Development
  • Public Presentations
  • Clerical Support
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Training Classes
  • Disease Information
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Care Coordination Support
  • Transportation Management Systems
  • Communications Support
  • Community-Based Resources
  • School Assemblies
  • Household Chores
  • Medical Assessment Mastery
  • Staffing Requirements
  • Safety Protocols
  • Federal Statutes
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Interdisciplinary Care
  • Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
  • Blood Pressure Screening
  • Educational Curriculum Design
  • Cultural Mediation
  • High-Risk Populations Identification
  • Health Fair Participation
  • Informational Brochures Distribution
  • General Health Advice
  • Service Accessibility Improvements
  • Risk Prevention Education
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Leading Community Events
  • Positive Parenting Instruction
  • Client Databases
  • Diabetes Management Instruction
  • Supervision
  • School-Age Group Health Instruction
Experience
Community Health Worker, 09/2022 to Current
Trinity Health CorporationCulver, IN,
  • Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information
  • Helped vulnerable individuals navigate complex healthcare system
  • Explained required eligibility applications to patients and helped complete applications for services
  • Worked directly with patient treatment teams and participated in care coordination procedures
  • Provided complex counseling and identified alternative resources for patient care
  • Managed enrollment, transportation and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources
  • Contacted clients in person, by phone or in writing to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Community Health Worker, 09/2019 to 04/2022
Trinity Health CorporationDexter, MI,
  • Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information
  • Helped vulnerable individuals navigate complex healthcare system
  • Explained required eligibility applications to patients and helped complete applications for services
  • Worked directly with patient treatment teams and participated in care coordination procedures
  • Wrote and distributed informational materials on chronic diseases, infant mortality, substance abuse and other community health concerns
  • Provided complex counseling and identified alternative resources for patient care
  • Managed enrollment, transportation and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources
  • Obtained demographic, insurance and financial information from community members to offer thorough and personalized assistance
  • Planned, assigned and directed work, as well as evaluated employee performance
  • Contacted clients in person, by phone or in writing to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions
  • Taught appropriate parenting behaviors to individuals or families
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
  • Communicates to clients the purpose of program services and the potential impact of those services on their health and wellbeing
  • Assists clients with the development of health management plans and goals
  • Assists clients in understanding care plans and instructions, accessing needed services, and navigation of health care systems, including the securing and use of a medical home to improve access to necessary medical care and social services
  • Coaches' clients in the effective management of chronic health conditions and self-care, while motivating them to be active engaged participants in their overall health
  • Facilitates individual and/or group education and support programs, to improve client skills for self-management of chronic conditions and to promote healthy lifestyle behavior changes
  • Assists with data collection and reporting in accordance with established MetroHealth guidelines
  • Works independently and/or collaboratively within a team
  • Builds and maintains positive working relationships within a care team, including, but not limited to care coordinators, social workers, community health advocates, clients, and providers
  • Works effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds in reducing cultural and socio-economic barriers between clients and available institutional resources
  • Works with specific populations to improve health outcomes by bridging access to health care services and addressing social determinants of health
  • Assists clients in navigating systems that provide services to address non-medical needs that influence overall health
  • Identifies and responds to gaps in support services at the institutional and neighborhood levels that are necessary for good health
  • Engages with clients in a variety of environments, including their homes, neighborhood locations, community-based organizations, and MetroHealth facilities
  • Keeps current with emerging developments and changing trends in the field by participating in continuing education courses, professional organizations and seminars; reading current literature, and maintaining professional contacts within the community.
Community Health Worker, 04/2017 to 09/2019
Trinity Health CorporationEast Longmeadow, MA,
  • Provide in-home education to African American women throughout their pregnancy until the baby is 1 years-of-age
  • Assist with transportation to the doctor's appointments
  • Help mothers overcome obstacles obtaining to their prenatal care
  • Make referrals for continued social service and medical care
  • Building capacity to address health issues
  • Facilitating healthcare and social service system navigation
  • Creating connections between women and healthcare systems
  • Educating health system providers and stakeholders about infant mortality
  • Ensuring cultural competence among healthcare professionals serving vulnerable populations
  • Advocating for African American women to receive appropriate services
  • Manage day-to-day caseloads and files
  • Provide Edinburgh Depression Screenings and score information
  • Research and collect data on infant mortality in high risk communities
  • Managed enrollment, transportation and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources
  • Contacted clients in person, by phone or in writing to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions
  • Taught appropriate parenting behaviors to individuals or families
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Preschool Assistant Teacher, 10/2010 to 04/2017
Ymca Twin CitiesNew Hope, MN,
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities
  • Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior
  • Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys
  • Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child
  • Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment
  • Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
  • Wiped down play areas, toys, tables and other hard surfaces to minimize germ spread
  • Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making
  • Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities
  • Created weekly newsletter to keep families informed about school activities
  • Organized snack time and nap hours
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
  • Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures
  • Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children
  • Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
  • Taught children with creative approaches, methods and techniques.
Education and Training
: DrPH Pubic Health, Expected in 12/2023
Walden University - Minneapolis,
GPA:
Master of Science: Public Health, Expected in 12/2015
Kaplan University - Davenport, IA
GPA:
Bachelor of Science: Public Health, Expected in 11/2012
Kaplan University - Davenport, IA
GPA:
Accomplishments
  • Certified CPR Instructor, Passion Hearts CPR Training - 4 years
  • Licensed Certified Community Health Worker - 7 years

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Walden University
  • Kaplan University
  • Kaplan University

Job Titles Held:

  • Community Health Worker
  • Community Health Worker
  • Community Health Worker
  • Preschool Assistant Teacher

Degrees

  • Master of Science
  • Bachelor of Science

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