Health Care Assistant
POSTING DATE: DECEMBER 20, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 3, 2025 12:00 NOON
This position is subject to close once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified
Time-Limited, Part-Time, Hourly Position
$15.00 per hour
LOCATION: Columbus Department of Public Health, 5601 Veterans Parkway, Columbus, GA 31904
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Provide breastfeeding information, education, and encouragement to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, including leading pre-and post-natal classes.
•Conduct follow-up care through phone consultations and in-person outpatient visits to support mothers throughout their breastfeeding journey.
•Actively participate in outreach events to promote breastfeeding awareness and education within the community.
•Build and maintain professional networks with healthcare providers, community organizations, and other stakeholders to enhance breastfeeding support services.
•Demonstrate enthusiasm and passion for breastfeeding, striving to help mothers have a positive and fulfilling breastfeeding experience.
This position will be housed in Columbus and may be required to travel to surrounding counties as assigned. This is not a remote position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•Must be a Certified Lactation Consultant/Counselor (IBCLC or CLC)
•Bilingual in Spanish preferred
•Can work approximately 10 hours per week minimum.
•Has good communication skills.
•Has reliable transportation.
All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to: staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.
An applicant who has a disability, which requires special accommodations, should contact Human Resources at 706-321-6127.
All Applicants Must Apply At: www.dph.georgia.gov Click on “About DPH” then “Careers”. Locate this position and click “Apply” to begin your application.
Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following:
•Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting
•Reference Checks
•Pre-Employment Drug Screening
•I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification