Community Health Aide Trainee-Mt. Villlage

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Northern (KY); Ibrido; USD 49.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

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Healthcare

Descrizione del lavoro

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Mountain Village seeks a Community Health Aide Trainee to deliver primary health care, including acute, chronic and preventive services, at the village clinic.

Candidates must be local or willing to relocate, proficient in English, and prepared to travel for basic training. The role requires year‑round coverage and potential itinerant work across YKHC villages as needed.

Competenze

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Be able to read, write, and perform basic math at least at an 8th grade level per TABE.
• Must be nominated by village leadership and willing to relocate to the village to serve as CHA/Practitioner.
• Must attend health aide sessions and become certified (ETT/EMT) and meet re-entry guidelines.

Mansioni

• Provide primary health care including acute, chronic and preventive services at the village clinic.
• Travel to Bethel and other training sites for trainings and basic education.
• Provide year round coverage and itinerant (float) coverage to other YKHC villages as assigned.

Conoscenze

Communication

English language

Literacy

Math

Word processing

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Strumenti

RPMS

Telehealth

Descrizione del lavoro

## Community Health Aide Trainee-Mt. VilllageApply: Mountain Village: Full time: Posted Today: JR100214We 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* Retirement plans* Employee Wellness Center* Plus More!Compensation Pay Range Minimum:23.73Employment Type:RegularTime Type:Full timeHours Per Week:40FLSA Exempt:NoYukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at [e-mail]