Community Health Aide Trainee
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation · Chuathbaluk, AK · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Position Summary
Provides primary (acute, chronic and preventive) health care and emergency care to those seeking health services at the village clinic.
Position Qualifications
- Must be a resident of the village or agree to relocate to a village for the purpose of serving as a Community Health Aide/Practitioner.
- Has the ability to communicate in English and prefer the ability to speak the local language of that village.
- Must be willing and able to travel to Bethel and/or other training sites to attend basic training sessions and other required trainings.
- Required to participate in preventative and chronic care activities as appropriate to level of training.
- Must agree to abide by CHAP policies and procedures while in training and in the village.
- Able to provide year round coverage including summers.
- Willing and able to provide itinerant (“float”) coverage to other YKHC villages as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
- Be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or completion of GED required.
- Must demonstrate ability to read, write and perform math at the 8th grade level as determined by the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE).
- Positive work history.
License, Certification, Registration
- Must attend Health Aide Sessions I, II, III, IV to become a certified CHP.
- Must be certified ETT or EMT.
- If rehired, must be certified and meet YKHC re-entry guidelines.
Equipment/Tools/Word-Aids
- Experience with Microsoft Word and email.
- Must be proficient with RPMS and Telehealth within 3 months of hire.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
- Mathematical skills: Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
- Language skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Supervisory Responsibilities
May be tasked to be a Lead Health Aide.
Benefits
- Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
- Eleven paid holidays
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retail plans
- Employee Wellness Center
- Plus More!
C# Additional Information
ID: 17207
Location: Chuathbaluk
Department: Community Health Aide Program (CHAP)
Employment Duration: 80 Full time Temporary Status: Not Applicable
Hours per Week: 40
Minimum Hourly Pay: 23.73 FLSA Status: Non-exempt