Is being a community health worker a good fit for you?
Helps people in a community live healthier lives, and speaks up for their health needs and links them to services.
What the work involves
- Reports child or elder abuse, neglect or threats of harm to authorities when required.
- Monitors the nutrition of children, older people and other high-risk groups.
- Keeps client records up to date with plans, notes and forms.
- Contacts clients in person, by phone or in writing to check they have done what was recommended.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping, persuading and curious. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a community health worker is one of yours.
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