Community Health Worker
Hale Makua Health Services · Kahului, HI · 4 days ago
Full-time
About the role
Kalele Care Services is seeking a Community Health Worker to support patients in Maui.
Responsibilities
- Support services provided in-person in hospitals and short-term rehabilitation settings.
- Provide services in person and telephonically in the community, depending on patient preference and needs.
- Support in carrying out treatment goals or care plans created by advanced practice providers (APP).
- Aids patients in improving healthcare access and promoting health and behavior change.
- Supports patients with community referrals and arranges for follow-up services.
- Collaborates with APP in developing patient treatment goals related to personal wellness, access to care, engagement with health resources and services, and self-management of conditions.
- Responds to patient inquiries and assists patients with the completion of paperwork.
- Facilitates remote visits between patient and provider using telephone or video conferencing.
- Educates patients on care processes and provides counsel to reduce anxiety and fear.
- Identifies patient barriers to care such as financial barriers, transportation, insurance, and language barriers, and refers patients, as needed, to additional resources to support engagement in care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in social work or other healthcare related field, community health worker certificate, or nurse aide training preferred.
- Proficiency in basic computer skills including but not limited to, navigating web browsers, electronic medical record systems, computer systems and applications, Microsoft office suite.
- Experience in healthcare or home health field or work with the geriatric population, preferred.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Opportunities
- Medical/Dental/Vision/401(k)
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- Mission Driven Ohana & Dedicated Team Culture
- Competitive pay and benefits
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