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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Learning2
Give nutritional advice
+Assess Maria's eating patterns, recent lab results, food access and work schedule, then write a single-week…
Give nutritional advice
+Assess Maria's eating patterns, recent lab results, food access and work schedule, then write a single-week meal plan with portion sizes, three simple recipes, and two behaviour-change strategies we can try at her next Thursday check-in.
The tools that do the workElectronic health record EHRESCOjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Support health literacy efforts
+Draft a one-page plain-language handout for the community centre class explaining portion sizes, reading food…
Support health literacy efforts
+Draft a one-page plain-language handout for the community centre class explaining portion sizes, reading food labels, and three low-cost meal swaps, then prepare slides for a 20-minute session and a short quiz for group discussion on Tuesday evening.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointESCOjob descriptionsWikipedia
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Care3
Assist with pre- and post-natal care
+Review Sofia's prenatal nutrition notes, current supplements and food access, then write a tailored antenatal…
Assist with pre- and post-natal care
+Review Sofia's prenatal nutrition notes, current supplements and food access, then write a tailored antenatal eating plan with warning signs, recommended supplements and a postnatal lactation nutrition checklist for our next appointment on Monday.
The tools that do the workElectronic health record EHRESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Provide basic health services, such as first aid.
+Confirm I have basic first aid supplies, review Elena's allergy and medication list, then write a short…
Provide basic health services, such as first aid.
+Confirm I have basic first aid supplies, review Elena's allergy and medication list, then write a short emergency response sheet for home visits covering common cuts, dehydration and when to call 999, to go in her file today.
The tools that do the workElectronic health record EHRjob descriptionsO*NET
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Provide culturally appropriate health education
+Create a culturally adapted nutrition class plan for the Somali mothers group with staple foods listed, three…
Provide culturally appropriate health education
+Create a culturally adapted nutrition class plan for the Somali mothers group with staple foods listed, three culturally appropriate recipes modified for nutrition goals, and community resources for sourcing ingredients, ready for Wednesday's session.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Wordjob descriptionsO*NET
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Get approval1
Assist with health insurance enrollment
+Compile the documents Sofia needs for health insurance enrollment, summarise her household income, dependents…
Assist with health insurance enrollment
+Compile the documents Sofia needs for health insurance enrollment, summarise her household income, dependents and existing coverage, list suitable plans and three enrollment steps we will complete together at the community office on Friday.
The tools that do the workClient databasesjob descriptionsWikipedia
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The daily work15
Apply knowledge of human behaviour
+Write a short, empathic behaviour-change plan for Maria, a 42-year-old single mother with irregular work…
Apply knowledge of human behaviour
+Write a short, empathic behaviour-change plan for Maria, a 42-year-old single mother with irregular work hours, that uses small, doable food and activity tweaks this week, names likely barriers she mentioned, and scripts the first two coaching phrases I'll say on our call Tuesday.
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Assess social service users' situation
+Summarise Ana's social circumstances from her intake notes, listing housing stability, food access,…
Assess social service users' situation
+Summarise Ana's social circumstances from her intake notes, listing housing stability, food access, childcare, medical needs and legal concerns, flagging any urgent risks and three community referrals I should make before Friday.
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Conduct home visits to educate community members
+Visit Maria Ortiz and her family in Riverbend this Thursday afternoon to run a 45-minute home education…
Conduct home visits to educate community members
+Visit Maria Ortiz and her family in Riverbend this Thursday afternoon to run a 45-minute home education session on affordable balanced meals, demonstrate portion plates, note barriers to change, leave two recipe handouts, and schedule a follow-up in two weeks.
The tools that do the workClient databasesGoogle Workspacejob descriptionsO*NET
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Collect data and relay information to healthcare providers
+Collect Jim Reynolds' 24-hour food recall, weight and blood glucose readings at his Lakeside clinic visit,…
Collect data and relay information to healthcare providers
+Collect Jim Reynolds' 24-hour food recall, weight and blood glucose readings at his Lakeside clinic visit, summarise key concerns and recent meds, then send the summary and scanned consent form to Dr Patel and the clinic dietitian before close of business today.
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 Kwan's client file with today's action plan: agreed goals, SMART targets, home barriers, three…
Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.
+Update Anna Kwan's client file with today's action plan: agreed goals, SMART targets, home barriers, three coaching notes, and attach the signed consent and referral form so the caseworker can review before next appointment.
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 dietary intake for the five children in the Sunrise group weekly, flag any unexplained…
Monitor nutrition of children, elderly, or other high-risk groups.
+Weigh and record dietary intake for the five children in the Sunrise group weekly, flag any unexplained weight loss or feeding refusal, inform the supervising nurse within 24 hours, and log interventions and parental advice given.
The tools that do the workElectronic health record EHRO*NET
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Transport or accompany clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites.
+Drive Mrs. Gomez to her 10:30 referral at St Luke's, stay for the nutrition assessment, help communicate her…
Transport or accompany clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites.
+Drive Mrs. Gomez to her 10:30 referral at St Luke's, stay for the nutrition assessment, help communicate her dietary history, and return her home while recording transport times and consent in the client travel log.
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Report incidences of child or elder abuse, neglect, or threats of harm to authorities, as required.
+If I observe signs of possible abuse or neglect in Tommy Lee's home, document the observations factually,…
Report incidences of child or elder abuse, neglect, or threats of harm to authorities, as required.
+If I observe signs of possible abuse or neglect in Tommy Lee's home, document the observations factually, notify my safeguarding lead immediately, and make a legal report to child protection services today, then record the report reference in the client file.
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.
+Write concise, compassionate feedback to the clinic managers at Riverside Community Health and the county…
Provide feedback to health service providers regarding improving service accessibility or acceptability.
+Write concise, compassionate feedback to the clinic managers at Riverside Community Health and the county service coordinator about how clinic hours, signage, and intake forms are creating barriers for older clients and parents with low literacy; propose three specific, low-cost changes and request a meeting next Tuesday to discuss implementation.
The tools that do the workElectronic health record EHRO*NET
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Develop and implement community outreach programs
+Design a six-week outreach series for the Eastside neighbourhood that blends short group cooking demos,…
Develop and implement community outreach programs
+Design a six-week outreach series for the Eastside neighbourhood that blends short group cooking demos, door-knock scheduling, and partnership sessions with the food pantry; include target attendance, volunteer roles, promotional copy for the bulletin and a rollout calendar starting the first Monday of next month.
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Provide informal counseling and social support
+Compose an empathic follow-up note to Maria Alvarez after yesterday’s drop-in, summarise her main worries…
Provide informal counseling and social support
+Compose an empathic follow-up note to Maria Alvarez after yesterday’s drop-in, summarise her main worries about feeding her three children, suggest two short coping strategies and one community resource, and invite her to a private session on Thursday morning.
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Assist in improving access to basic health services
+Draft a proposal for the county outreach nurse and the clinic operations lead describing three changes to…
Assist in improving access to basic health services
+Draft a proposal for the county outreach nurse and the clinic operations lead describing three changes to reduce travel and cost for clients: mobile screening days at the community centre, a shared transport voucher scheme, and a simplified referral pathway, with estimated budget and a requested pilot date two months from now.
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Help individuals stop smoking
+Prepare a brief smoking-cessation support plan for Jamal that notes his triggers, sets a three-step quit plan…
Help individuals stop smoking
+Prepare a brief smoking-cessation support plan for Jamal that notes his triggers, sets a three-step quit plan with nicotine-replacement options, two behavioural coping techniques, and a schedule for three follow-up check-ins over eight weeks, then ask his GP to co-sign.
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Relate empathetically
+Write a short, warm opening script to use at intake that validates clients’ concerns, reflects their…
Relate empathetically
+Write a short, warm opening script to use at intake that validates clients’ concerns, reflects their feelings, and asks two open questions to learn what matters most to them before moving to assessment.
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Client databases
+Add today's coaching notes to the client databases for Maria Lopez: baseline weight, dietary goals, three…
Client databases
+Add today's coaching notes to the client databases for Maria Lopez: baseline weight, dietary goals, three recommended recipes, and set a two-week check-in reminder so I can prepare her personalized meal plan.
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