Health Care Assistant

Were Hiring: Head Start Health Care Assistant $23.21/hr. Amazing Benefits!

Location: 3000 W. Haun Dr. West Jordan UT Schedule: Typically Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 4:30 pm (on-site) Type: Full-Time FLSA: Non-Exempt

Do you care deeply about childrens well-being and enjoy working with families and community partners Are you energized by teamwork and motivated by meaningful work If so Utah Community Action invites you to bring your skills and passion to our Head Start/Early Head Start program.

About the Role

In this role youll serve as a vital connection between families health care providers and program staff. Youll help ensure children and families receive high-quality health education and services while maintaining full compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and all federal and state regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor health services for enrolled children and families
• Review and implement health care plans medication needs and special dietary accommodations
• Track immunizations and ensure 45- and 90-day screenings are completed on time
• Collaborate with community partners to support required dental and physical exams
• Train and support staff on health procedures CPR and First Aid requirements
• Participate in community events and Head Start/Early Head Start Health Clinics
• Accurately document and monitor health services using ChildPlus

What Youll Need

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical Assistant and/or Certified Nursing Assistant
• Two years of related experience
• Strong professionalism reliability and teamwork skills
• Ability to pass required background checks and screenings
• Willingness to follow Utah Community Action personnel policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification
• CPR/First Aid Instructor certification
• Head Start or child-related experience
• Bilingual skills

Travel Requirements:

• Must maintain a valid drivers license throughout their employment.
• The position may require the use of a personal vehicle for agency-related travel.
• The position may also require operation of an agency-owned vehicle.

Pay & Benefits

• $23.21/hour
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA with up to $2500 match and Telehealth access
• 401(k) with 5% employer match
• 11 paid holidays paid winter break 192 hours of PTO annually and a weekly paid self-care hour
• Life and disability insurance EAP and more

Why Utah Community Action

Youll join a compassionate mission-driven organization where your work directly supports healthier futures for children and families. With no supervisory responsibilities this role offers meaningful impact strong team support and opportunities to grow while making a real difference every day.

Apply now! It only takes 3 minutes to join a team thats changing lives every day.

Utah Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer and the agency prohibits discrimination and harassment because of a persons protected status such as race color national origin religion age (40 and over) physical or mental disability genetic information veteran military service gender sex (including conditions of pregnancy) marital status familial status sexual orientation gender identity or any other protected- group status.

Required Experience:

Junior IC