What it pays
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Half of all Community Health Workers in the U.S. earn more than $51,850 a year — the middle 80% land between $38,810 and $77,180. About 61,660 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Community Health Workers”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$51,850typical pay / year
61,660people in this work
$77,180+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Convincing1
Give nutritional advice
+Write a one-page plain-language nutrition advice handout for Maria Ortiz, a 28-year-old single mother on a…
Give nutritional advice
+Write a one-page plain-language nutrition advice handout for Maria Ortiz, a 28-year-old single mother on a tight budget, focusing on affordable protein and iron sources, two simple meal plans, and three behaviour-change tips to try this month.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordESCOjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Learning3
Support health literacy efforts
+Draft a short community workshop outline and three take-home worksheets that explain calories, portion sizes,…
Support health literacy efforts
+Draft a short community workshop outline and three take-home worksheets that explain calories, portion sizes, and reading food labels for a neighbourhood adult literacy group, with notes on how to adapt examples for low-literacy attendees.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordESCOjob descriptionsWikipedia
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Assist with pre- and post-natal care
+Prepare a two-page prenatal nutrition guide for Aisha Khan at 12 weeks gestation covering key nutrients, safe…
Assist with pre- and post-natal care
+Prepare a two-page prenatal nutrition guide for Aisha Khan at 12 weeks gestation covering key nutrients, safe foods, a 7-day sample menu, warning signs to report to her midwife, and community clinic appointment reminders.
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Provide culturally appropriate health education
+Produce a culturally tailored nutrition education leaflet for the Somali community that uses familiar foods,…
Provide culturally appropriate health education
+Produce a culturally tailored nutrition education leaflet for the Somali community that uses familiar foods, culturally respectful meal examples, and two community outreach suggestions to increase attendance at our next cooking session.
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Get approval1
Assist with health insurance enrollment
+Create a step-by-step checklist and client conversation script to use when helping Jorge Ramirez enroll in…
Assist with health insurance enrollment
+Create a step-by-step checklist and client conversation script to use when helping Jorge Ramirez enroll in health insurance, listing required documents, common eligibility questions, and next steps with local enrolment dates.
The tools that do the workClient databasesMicrosoft Wordjob descriptionsWikipedia
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Protecting1
Provide basic health services, such as first aid.
+Assemble a one-page basic first-aid quick reference card for community volunteers that covers bleeding…
Provide basic health services, such as first aid.
+Assemble a one-page basic first-aid quick reference card for community volunteers that covers bleeding control, treating minor burns, and when to call an ambulance, with space for local emergency numbers.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Publisherjob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work15
Apply knowledge of human behaviour
+Design a one-page goal-setting worksheet for Maria and her family that uses Gentle Motivational questions,…
Apply knowledge of human behaviour
+Design a one-page goal-setting worksheet for Maria and her family that uses Gentle Motivational questions, highlights small daily food and activity choices, anticipates two common barriers they mentioned, and includes a follow-up plan for our home visit next Tuesday.
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Assess social service users' situation
+Review Javier's client file, summarise his household income, food access, medical referrals and current…
Assess social service users' situation
+Review Javier's client file, summarise his household income, food access, medical referrals and current supports, note any safeguarding or legal flags, and draft a two-paragraph action plan with three concrete next steps for our case meeting on Friday.
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Conduct home visits to educate community members
+Visit Mrs. Alvarez at 42 Pine Street on Wednesday afternoon, review her grocery access and kitchen setup,…
Conduct home visits to educate community members
+Visit Mrs. Alvarez at 42 Pine Street on Wednesday afternoon, review her grocery access and kitchen setup, demonstrate portioning and a one-week meal plan, leave easy recipes and referrals, and schedule a follow-up visit in two weeks.
The tools that do the workClient databasesjob descriptionsO*NET
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Collect data and relay information to healthcare providers
+Compile last three months of Sofia Gomez's weight, blood glucose checks, and feeding notes, summarise…
Collect data and relay information to healthcare providers
+Compile last three months of Sofia Gomez's weight, blood glucose checks, and feeding notes, summarise concerns and current barriers, and send a concise page to Dr. Patel and the clinic nurse by close of business Friday.
The tools that do the workElectronic health record EHRjob descriptionsO*NET
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Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.
+Update Anna Brooks's client file with today's care plan, home visit notes, consent forms signed, goal…
Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.
+Update Anna Brooks's client file with today's care plan, home visit notes, consent forms signed, goal progress and next steps, then mark the record as reviewed and flag tasks due in three weeks.
The tools that do the workClient databasesO*NET
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Monitor nutrition of children, elderly, or other high-risk groups.
+Weigh and record meals for the Rivera twins and Mrs. Okafor, note appetite, supplements and food security…
Monitor nutrition of children, elderly, or other high-risk groups.
+Weigh and record meals for the Rivera twins and Mrs. Okafor, note appetite, supplements and food security issues, compare to growth or frailty charts, and escalate any drops beyond two centiles to the supervising clinician.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelElectronic health record EHRO*NET
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Transport or accompany clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites.
+Drive Mr. Hassan to his 10:30 clinic appointment on Thursday, ensure he has medication list and referral…
Transport or accompany clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites.
+Drive Mr. Hassan to his 10:30 clinic appointment on Thursday, ensure he has medication list and referral letters, stay for the intake if he agrees, and record transportation provided and consent in his file.
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Report incidences of child or elder abuse, neglect, or threats of harm to authorities, as required.
+When a child shows unexplained bruising, document observations, secure the child's safety, notify the local…
Report incidences of child or elder abuse, neglect, or threats of harm to authorities, as required.
+When a child shows unexplained bruising, document observations, secure the child's safety, notify the local child protection hotline immediately, inform the supervisor, and file a written report in the authorised incident record the same day.
The tools that do the workElectronic health record EHRO*NET
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Provide feedback to health service providers regarding improving service accessibility or acceptability.
+Send a short, constructive feedback note to the clinic lead, the nurse manager and the district health…
Provide feedback to health service providers regarding improving service accessibility or acceptability.
+Send a short, constructive feedback note to the clinic lead, the nurse manager and the district health officer describing three quick changes to make waiting-room signage, opening hours and appointment booking more culturally welcoming for Spanish-speaking parents, with examples and a two-week deadline for a reply.
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Develop and implement community outreach programs
+Draft and schedule a six-week community outreach program targeted at low-income families: four weekly…
Develop and implement community outreach programs
+Draft and schedule a six-week community outreach program targeted at low-income families: four weekly cooking-demonstration sessions at the community centre, bilingual flyers for neighbouring schools, a partner list of three local food banks, and measurable attendance targets; circulate plan to partners for sign-off by next Monday.
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Provide informal counseling and social support
+Prepare a brief client-support checklist and a one-page talking guide for informal counselling sessions that…
Provide informal counseling and social support
+Prepare a brief client-support checklist and a one-page talking guide for informal counselling sessions that covers active listening prompts, risk indicators, local referral options and confidentiality limits, then upload to the team folder and tell staff to use it from next shift.
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Assist in improving access to basic health services
+Write an action memo for the mobile clinic coordinator outlining three steps to reduce barriers to basic…
Assist in improving access to basic health services
+Write an action memo for the mobile clinic coordinator outlining three steps to reduce barriers to basic health services: add twice-monthly outreach at the market, a transport voucher pilot for older adults, and a simplified intake form for non-literate clients, and ask for implementation plans within ten working days.
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Help individuals stop smoking
+Arrange a four-week smoking-cessation support offer: weekly group briefings with nicotine-replacement info,…
Help individuals stop smoking
+Arrange a four-week smoking-cessation support offer: weekly group briefings with nicotine-replacement info, one-to-one quit-coaching slots, referral pathway to the clinic’s cessation clinic, and bilingual reminder texts; send session schedule and referral form to partners and ask for clients by Friday.
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Relate empathetically
+Compile a one-page empathy skills brief with opening phrases, reflective listening examples and phrases to…
Relate empathetically
+Compile a one-page empathy skills brief with opening phrases, reflective listening examples and phrases to normalise feelings, then circulate it to frontline staff with a short role-play exercise to practice during the next team meeting.
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Client databases
+Enter participants reached at the farmers market into the client databases, include name, phone, consent for…
Client databases
+Enter participants reached at the farmers market into the client databases, include name, phone, consent for newsletters, food budget screening score, and whether they received the nutrition flyer so I can generate the group report Friday.
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