Head Start - Health Assistant

Crystal Stairs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (95% agency paid)

401k matching options

Paid holidays

Job summary

Crystal Stairs, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a Health Assistant to support the Head Start program under the Health Services Coordinator.

You will help ensure health and nutrition services align with state and federal guidelines and assist with health screenings and assessments for children. Responsibilities include communicating screening results to families, maintaining accurate data records, and supporting health service delivery in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant or CNA preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in data entry, record keeping and communication.

Responsibilities

• Support health services per Head Start guidelines.
• Ensure health screenings and assessments are implemented for children.
• Inform families of failed health screenings and next steps.

Skills

Data entry

Record keeping

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Crystal Stairs, Inc.

Improving the Lives of Families through

Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy

Head Start - Health Assistant

What We're Looking For:

We are looking for a Health Assistant to join our Head Start Program, under the direction of the Health Services Coordinator, the Health Assistant ensures that health and nutrition services are provided in accordance with State and Federal guidelines; ensures that health screenings and assessments are implemented for Head Start children. Responsible for informing families of failed health screenings.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES YOU SHOULD POSSESS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Medical Assistant, Certified Nurse Assistant - Preferred.
• Six months to one year of experience in data entry, detailed record keeping and excellent communication, computer/database & keyboarding skills.

Special Requirements

1. Must have reliable transportation and possess a valid California Driver License in good standing with DMV required, current liability insurance
2. Must meet State health requirements to include passing a physical examination as a condition of employment, must provide verification of COVID vaccine and TB clearance.
3. Mandatory CPR and Basic First Aid certificate, which employee is responsible to maintain for the duration of their employment with Head Start

Total Package of Benefits

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision - 95% Agency paid!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Life and AD&D for Employee, Spouse and Children
• 401k Matching Options
• Flex Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care)
• Mutual of Omaha (STD, Accident, & Critical Illness)
• Generous Sick and Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays + Paid Winter Break from 12/24 - 1/1 (for select positions)
• Opportunity for Growth and Development
• Robust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM

Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a fully vaccinated, diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

For more information about Crystal Stairs, please visit our website at: www.crystalstairs.org

All Head Start positions are implemented in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards in each service area.