Health Care Assistant

We're 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 children's 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.

In this role, you'll serve as a vital connection between families, health care providers, and program staff. You'll 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.

• 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 Child Plus

• 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

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

• Must maintain a valid driver's 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.

• $23.21/hour
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with up to $2,500 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

You'll 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.

Utah Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer and the agency prohibits discrimination and harassment because of a person's 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.