Community Health Aide Trainee
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization serving nearly 30,000 people across rural, southwest Alaska. Located in Bethel, the regional hub, the population is nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskowkim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers, the Kuskokwim and Yukon.
About the Role
Provides primary (acute, chronic and preventive) health care and emergency care to those seeking health services at the village clinic. 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. Must have 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. Must 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide primary health care and emergency care to those seeking health services at the village clinic.
- Communicate in English and prefer the ability to speak the local language of the village.
- Travel to Bethel and/or other training sites to attend basic training sessions and other required trainings.
- Participate in preventative and chronic care activities as appropriate to level of training.
- Able to provide year round coverage including summers.
- Willing and able to provide itinerant (“float”) coverage to other YKHC villages as assigned.
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Skills
- Experience with Microsoft Word and email.
- Proficient with RPMS and Telehealth within 3 months of hire.
Benefits
- Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
- Eleven paid holidays
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Lifetime life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Retail plans
- Employee wellness center
Pay
Minimum Hourly Pay: $23.73
Schedule
Full Time