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 for this purpose. Must be willing and able 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 patients 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 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.

Requirements

• Must be a resident of the village or agree to relocate for this purpose.
• Must be willing and able 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 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.

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.
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Retail plans.
• Employee Wellness Center.
• Plus More!

Pay

Minimum Hourly Pay: $23.73

Schedule

Full Time