Health Educator - Prenatal Education Job at Legacy Health, Portland, OR

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  • Legacy Health
  • Portland, OR

Job Description



As an expert in your field, you know that health education varies from patient to patient. Some can manage their care on their own; others rely on assistance from caregivers. Each patient is unique, and so you treat all patients and family members with dignity and kindness as you offer individualized care education. In your work, you exemplify the Legacy mission of making life better for others.

 

Responsibilities

The Health Educator provides education to women, families and other professionals in the areas of childbirth, breastfeeding, women’s health and the early postpartum period, parenting, newborn care, wellness and childhood safety/injury prevention or special needs transportation. The educator maintains current knowledge base in these and related areas, and employs a variety of learning methodologies geared toward the pediatric, adolescent and adult client. The educator is a communication link with the client and the health care system. The educator participates actively in the development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the program.

 

Bilingual in English and Spanish is Preferred.

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate of an accredited secondary school; 2 years of advanced education in health care, education, or related field required. College degree in related field preferred. Equivalent work and/or educational experience considered.

 

Skills:

Demonstrated ability of positive interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, patients, families, physicians and the community.

 

LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled.

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