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Head Start Health Care Assistant

Utah Community is hiring a Head Start Health Care Assistant. Join our caring organization where your work supports healthier futures for children and families. This role offers significant impact and opportunities for growth. The pay for this position is $23.21 per hour. This also includes great benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, an HSA with up to a $2,500 match, a 401(k) with a 5% employer match, 11 paid holidays, a winter break, 192 hours of PTO annually, and a weekly paid self-care hour. Your central location would be at 3000 W. Haun Dr., West Jordan, UT, with a Monday - Friday, 7 : 00 am - 4 : 30 pm (on-site) schedule. Are you passionate about children's well-being and enjoy working as part of a team? If yes, Utah Community Action invites you to join our Head Start / Early Head Start program.

About the Role

You will connect families, health care providers, and program staff to ensure that children receive necessary health education and services while meeting performance standards and regulations. Key responsibilities of the position include :

• Coordinate health services for children and families
• Implement health care plans and manage medication needs
• Track immunizations and ensure screenings are completed
• Collaborate with community partners for dental and physical exams
• Train staff on health procedures, CPR, and First Aid
• Document health services using ChildPlus

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications