Health Worker Community

VERONICA STRAUSS

New Braunfels, Texas *****,

530-***-****, **********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Talented Community Health Worker trained in client relations, education, and advocacy. Tireless in working to remove barriers to health access or lifestyle choices. Delivers personalized support and assistance with participation in key programs.

SKILLS • Human resources • Social services

• Immunization administration • Administration and management

• [Language] fluency • Community outreach

EXPERIENCE June 1994 - June 2019

Community Health Worker

El Dorado County community health Placerville, CA

• Supported individuals' personal hygiene by helping with basic tasks.

• Planned and prepared community health education strategies.

• Encouraged patient independence with caring support for personal hygiene and mobility needs.

• Assisted with client nutrition by shopping for healthy ingredients and preparing balanced meals.

• Collected, analyzed, and reported on community health data.

• Completed intake interviews and documented information on each person served.

• Conducted outreach and preventive education services targeting specific individuals.

• Delivered culturally and linguistically appropriate community health services to clients.

• Advocated for individual community members and groups needing additional support.

• Expanded program reach by developing partnerships with organizations and resource providers.

• Helped identify and engage patients most likely to benefit from community health support.

• Educated communities on widespread health issues, service providers, and external resources.

• Followed up with clients and groups over the phone and in-person to ensure compliance with plans.

• Conducted at-home visits and consultations with [Type] community members.

• Taught appropriate parenting behaviors to individuals or families.

• Referred community members to needed health services.

• Kept current patient records with goals, plans, forms, and health information.

• Maintained and updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, and related information.

• Advised clients or community groups on issues related to self-care.

• Provided translation and interpretation services for individuals to keep members informed on current health information.

EDUCATION June 1983

High School Diploma

Cholla high school

N/A

Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ

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