Community Health Workers

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 2 (7%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 14 (48%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 13 (45%)

• Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Interpret, translate, or provide cultural mediation related to health services or information for community members.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Contact clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ensure they have completed required or recommended actions.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Refer community members to needed health services.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Advise clients or community groups on issues related to diagnostic screenings, such as breast cancer screening, pap smears, glaucoma tests, or diabetes screenings.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Advise clients or community groups on issues related to risk or prevention of conditions, such as lead poisoning, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), prenatal substance abuse, or domestic violence.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Identify the particular health care needs of individuals in a community or target area.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Advise clients or community groups on issues related to self-care, such as diabetes management.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Advocate for individual or community health needs with government agencies or health service providers.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Collect information from individuals to compile vital statistics about the general health of community members.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Assist families to apply for social services, including Medicaid or Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Monitor nutrition of children, elderly, or other high-risk groups.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Advise clients or community groups to ensure parental understanding of the importance of childhood immunizations and how to access immunization services.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Develop plans or formal contracts for individuals, families, or community groups to improve overall health.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Provide feedback to health service providers regarding improving service accessibility or acceptability.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Identify or contact members of high-risk or otherwise targeted groups, such as members of minority populations, low-income populations, or pregnant women.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Attend community meetings or health fairs to understand community issues or build relationships with community members.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Perform basic diagnostic procedures, such as blood pressure screening, breast cancer screening, or communicable disease screening.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Administer immunizations or other basic preventive treatments.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Conduct home visits for pregnant women, newborn infants, or other high-risk individuals to monitor their progress or assess their needs.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Transport or accompany clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Teach appropriate parenting behaviors to individuals or families.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Report incidences of child or elder abuse, neglect, or threats of harm to authorities, as required.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Teach classes or otherwise disseminate medical or dental health information to school groups, community groups, or targeted families or individuals, in a manner consistent with cultural norms.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Advise clients or community groups on issues related to sanitation or hygiene, such as flossing or hand washing.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Advise clients or community groups on issues related to social or intellectual development, such as education, childcare, or problem solving.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Provide basic health services, such as first aid.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use