According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Perform basic diagnostic procedures, such as blood pressure screening, breast cancer screening, or communicable disease screening. | 90% |
| Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information. | 88% |
| Advise clients or community groups on issues related to diagnostic screenings, such as breast cancer screening, pap smears, glaucoma tests, or diabetes screenings. | 81% |
| 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. | 81% |
| Administer immunizations or other basic preventive treatments. | 80% |
| Identify the particular health care needs of individuals in a community or target area. | 80% |
| Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise. | 79% |
| Advise clients or community groups on issues related to self-care, such as diabetes management. | 79% |
| Conduct home visits for pregnant women, newborn infants, or other high-risk individuals to monitor their progress or assess their needs. | 79% |
| Transport or accompany clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites. | 78% |
| Identify or contact members of high-risk or otherwise targeted groups, such as members of minority populations, low-income populations, or pregnant women. | 76% |
| Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community. | 75% |
| Contact clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ensure they have completed required or recommended actions. | 75% |
| Refer community members to needed health services. | 74% |
| Advocate for individual or community health needs with government agencies or health service providers. | 74% |
| Teach appropriate parenting behaviors to individuals or families. | 72% |
| Report incidences of child or elder abuse, neglect, or threats of harm to authorities, as required. | 72% |
| Advise clients or community groups on issues related to sanitation or hygiene, such as flossing or hand washing. | 72% |
| 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. | 72% |
| Collect information from individuals to compile vital statistics about the general health of community members. | 71% |
| Assist families to apply for social services, including Medicaid or Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). | 69% |
| Advise clients or community groups on issues related to social or intellectual development, such as education, childcare, or problem solving. | 69% |
| Provide basic health services, such as first aid. | 69% |
| Interpret, translate, or provide cultural mediation related to health services or information for community members. | 68% |
| Attend community meetings or health fairs to understand community issues or build relationships with community members. | 68% |
| Monitor nutrition of children, elderly, or other high-risk groups. | 67% |
| Advise clients or community groups to ensure parental understanding of the importance of childhood immunizations and how to access immunization services. | 66% |
| Develop plans or formal contracts for individuals, families, or community groups to improve overall health. | 66% |
| Provide feedback to health service providers regarding improving service accessibility or acceptability. | 59% |
