Community Health Aide Trainee

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation seeks a Community Health Aide/Practitioner to provide primary (acute, chronic and preventive) health care and emergency care to those seeking health services at the village clinic.

About the Role

Responsible for providing health care services in remote villages across southwest Alaska. Must be a resident of the village or agree to relocate 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 the village. Must be willing and able to travel to Bethel and/or other training sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care and emergency care to patients in remote villages.
• Communicate in English and prefer the ability to speak the local language.
• Travel to Bethel and/or other training sites for basic training sessions and 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.
• Function in the same capacity as all other CHA/Ps, except serving villages on an itinerant basis as determined by the Field Supervision Coordinator.

Requirements

• Must be a resident of the village or agree to relocate 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.
• Able to provide year-round coverage including summers.
• Willing and able to provide itinerant (“float”) coverage to other YKHC villages as assigned.

Qualifications

• Positive work history.
• Must be nominated by Traditional or IRA Council of the village that he/she will be providing service.
• 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.
• Retirement plans.
• Employee wellness center.

Pay

Minimum hourly pay: $23.73

Schedule

Full Time