Community Health Aide Trainee

RPMGlobal; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

Healthcare

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

Wellness Center

Job summary

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Alaska seeks a Community Health Aide/Practitioner to provide primary, acute, chronic and preventive care at village clinics and to deliver emergency care when needed.

The role requires relocation to a village, willingness to travel for trainings and the ability to serve as a float CHA/P across YKHC villages, with comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be nominated by the village Traditional or IRA Council.
• Attend Health Aide Sessions I–IV to become CHP-certified; EMT/ETT preferred.
• Proficient with RPMS and Telehealth within 3 months of hire.
• Able to read, write, compute and communicate basic information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary, acute, chronic and preventive care at the village clinic.
• Deliver emergency care to those seeking health services.
• Participate in preventative care activities and trainings as required.
• Function as a float/ itinerant CHA/P across YKHC villages.

Skills

English communication

Math skills

Reading & writing

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

TABE proficiency

Tools

RPMS

Telehealth

Microsoft Word

Job description

Department Community Health Aide Program (CHAP)

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

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.

*Full Time Float CHA/Ps will function in the same capacity as all other CHA/Ps. The exception being they will serve villages on an itinerant basis as determined by the Field Supervision Coordinator.

• Minimum Education: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).
• Minimum Experience:Positive work history. Must be nominated by Traditional or IRA Council of the village that he/she will be providing service
• 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 Include:

• 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
• Employee Wellness Center

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Additional Information:

ID: 16707

Location: Lower Kalskag

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

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affir

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.