Maniilaq Association
3/23
Title: Itinerant Community Health Aide Trainee Range: 12 +10 steps
Program: Community Health Aide Program Status: Non-Exempt
Housing Priority: None Covered: Yes
POSITION SUMMARY:
Works on a team that provides first line health care in village clinic settings under the guidance of a Clinic Supervisor, higher level certified Community Health Aide, and/or Coordinator/Instructor. Travels to villages frequently with periods of work away from home. May work at the CHAP Office when not on assignment in another village. Must be readily available to attend the training requirements to advance to a level CHA-I and above. Must work within scope of practice and cannot exceed the level of training completed. Reports directly to the CHAP Manager and when traveling is expected to integrate onto teams supervised by a Clinic Supervisor.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. As directed by the CHAP Manager or their designee, travels to villages served by Maniilaq Association to assist with health care services to residents. May remain in each village for days or weeks as needed.
2. When not working in a village health clinic, may work in the CHAP Office (Kotzebue) performing other assigned duties.
3. Works scheduled hours as arranged by Clinic Supervisor and/or CHAP Administration.
4. Must complete training requirements for the following: Community Health Aide Manual (CHAM) training, Pre-Session, and ETT or EMT training prior to being scheduled for health aide session training.
5. After successful completion of Pre-Session can obtain vital signs for higher level CHA’s and/or the Medical Staff providers.
6. Must maintain EMS certification to provide emergency assistance to higher level CHA’s and/or Advanced Practice Providers.
7. Assists with Acute and Emergency care per CHAM at level of training. This includes but is not limited to:
a. Assists Clinic Supervisor and higher level CHA’s with evaluation, documentation on PEF and treatment of acute health problems.
8. Preventive patient care per CHAM at level of training by observing higher level providers who provide patient care.
a. Provide assistance to PHN as needed.
b. Provide assistance to the WIC Program for eligible clients.
9. Provide health administration at level of training, which includes:
a. Daily medical logs for each patient encounter for WIC and medication refills.
b. Replenish supplies for the exam and lab rooms.
c. Maintains forms for clinic pharmacy medical supplies.
d. Clean medical equipment and exam rooms using standard guidelines.
10. Must attend and successfully complete all health aide session training.
11. Demonstrate a positive role model representing CHAP and his/her respective community.
12. Travel to villages as needed for training purposes and to maintain CME’s.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent, and must successfully complete the TABE test requirements. Must attend training as scheduled. Willing and able to provide village medical health services on a routine and emergency basis and the ability to provide services under stressful situations. Ability to lift 50lbs, stand and/or sit for prolonged periods of time. Ability to speak Inupiaq desirable.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of people in this job, and the employer reserves the right to revise or change this description. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties and meet the physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these conditions.
