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Community Health Aide TraineeProvide, at a level consistent with training/certification, acute, chronic, emergency and preventive care to village residents according to the CHA/P Manual under the direct supervision of the NSHC medical staff and/or the standing orders authorized by medical staff. Uphold the organization's vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization's policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.Essential Functions:• Provide, at a level consistent with training/certification, patient care effectively and efficiently in a caring manner, carried out the medical regime and discharge plan for each patient as prescribed by the physician• Gather or oversee the collection of information, accurately documenting it, demonstrating adherence with the CHA/P process to promote patient outcomes while ensuring completion and submission of all required reports and forms according to established protocols• Prepare and send laboratory tests, according to established procedure, to NSHC for analysis when requested by a medical doctor or in accordance with the CHA/P manual while maintaining waived standards as required by the Joint Commission• Working at a level consistent with training/certification, calculate dosages and administer medications accurately under a medical doctor's approval.• Conduct a monthly audit of controlled substances and record results appropriately, ensuring safe and accurate enteral therapy• Perform necessary screening and/or other medical/administrative procedures needed for patient care• Perform other duties as assignedPersonal Traits:All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization's values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.Required Knowledge:All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.Job Specific knowledge is listed below:• Knowledge of community leadership and organizationRequired Skills and Abilities:All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.Job specific skills and abilities are listed below:• Ability to multitask and work under pressure• Ability to maintain confidentiality• Ability to write clearly and accurately• Ability to be a positive role model in the communityMinimum RequirementsEducationDegreeProgramHigh School Diploma or EquivalentPass Kawerak TABE language, reading and math tests at 8th grade level or higherExperienceGeneral (Non-supervisory)Amount:0 year(s)0 (years)Type:Community Health Aide Trainee; Rev. 10/01/2020 Page 3Must have both general and supervisory experience if indicated.CredentialsLicensure, Certification, Etc.Complete and pass Emergency Trauma training CETT. Must obtain CHP certification within three years of hire. Must be eligible for Community Health Aide Program Certification Board at the end of Session III TrainingPhysical Requirements:?Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment.?Sit more than half the workday.?Stand and/or walk less than half the workday.?Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach.?View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time.?Use hands and arms for repetitive motion tasks.?Lift or carry unaided between 25 and 50 pounds.?Push or pull using up to moderate force.Working Conditions:?Work is conducted in a standard clinical environment to include exposure to latex, biohazard or other harmful substances.?Minimal travel required (less than 25% of the time), Itinerant travel 50 – 75% of the time.?Travel is done via large aircraft.?Travel is done via small (less than 16 passenger) aircraft.?Travel is done using snowmobile, all terrain vehicle, or boat.
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