Community Health Worker - Full Time

Freeport-Memorial-Hospital; Freeport (IL); Sur place; USD 24 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off and leave

Résumé du poste

Mercyhealth Community Health Worker role provides culturally appropriate health education and outreach in community settings, including homes, clinics and shelters, coordinating with the patient’s healthcare team to meet care needs and ensure the right level of service.

You will assess wellbeing, collaborate with patients and resources, and document interactions while supporting patients in achieving goals and improving health outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Social Determinants of Health barriers.
• Active listening and ability to develop trusting relationships.
• Creative thinking.

Responsabilités

• Assess wellbeing, living environment and safety.
• Communicate with patients, community resources, and healthcare team(s).
• Provide individualized education to patients—including symptoms, treatment options, medication management and lifestyle modifications.
• Assist patients with individually set goals, develop action plans and provide ongoing support to promote behavior change and self-efficacy.
• Document all patient interactions.
• Serve as a patient advocate, helping navigate the healthcare system, access resources and overcome barriers to healthcare.
• Accompany patients to medical appointments, assist with forms and facilitate communication between patient and provider.
• Provide emotional and social support to patients, helping them cope with living with chronic conditions.

Connaissances

Interpersonal communication

Social Determinants of Health

Active listening

Creative thinking

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Overview:The Community Health Worker provides culturally appropriate health education, information, and outreach in the community-based setting, in homes, clinics, shelters, etc. Collaborates with members of a patient’s healthcare team to assess needs, develop, implement, and review care plans to meet needs and assist patients in receiving the optimal level of care at the most appropriate place of service. Maintains current knowledge of available community resources and community outreach program options for referral. Serves as a community and cultural liaison.Job Duties:· Assessment of wellbeing, living environment and safety.· Communication and collaboration with patients, community resources, and healthcare team(s).· Individualized education to patients—including symptoms, treatment options, medication management and lifestyle modifications.· Assist patients with individually set goals, develop action plans and provide on-going support to promote behavior change and self-efficacy.· Documentation of all patient interactions.· Serve as a patient advocate, helping them navigate the healthcare system, access resources and overcome barriers to healthcare.· Accompany patients to medical appointments, assist with filling out forms and facilitate communication between the patient and healthcare provider.· Provide emotional and social support to patients, helping them cope with the challenge of living with a chronic condition.Requirements:High school diploma or equivalentBLSSkills/Abilities:· Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse population· Knowledge of Social Determinants of Health barriers· Active listening and strong communication to develop trusting relationships· Creative thinkingPAY RANGE:$17.57 - $25.48Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:Medical, Dental, VisionLife & Disability InsuranceFSA/HSA OptionsGenerous, accruing paid time offPaid Parental and caregiver leaveCareer advancement and educational opportunitiesTuition and certification reimbursementCertification ReimbursementWell-being ProgramsEmployee DiscountsOn-Demand PayFinancial EducationAnnual recognition/awards eventsPartner appreciation daysFamily entertainment/attractions discountCommunity service/improvement opportunitiesClick here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working MothersA Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women