Community Health Representative

About the position

Under clinical direction of a Community Health Nurse and general supervision from the Clinical Services Manager, performs a variety of home health and care coordination functions needed in the continuum of healthcare for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Community. The CHR does not provide acute or emergent visits for health evaluation. The community health services is 24/7 when needed and this position will be part of a work rotation for on-call assignments. This is a driving position. This job class is treated as FLSA Non-Exempt.

Responsibilities

• Screen clients for appropriate services and follow a written plan of care when providing services.
• Perform health screenings as part of a care plan which may include, but are not limited to, testing blood sugar levels, checking vital signs, home safety assessments, and foot screenings.
• Make home visits to evaluate and monitor the health status, public health needs and general well-being of Community members and their family members of all ages residing in the Community.
• Provide homemaker services as assigned.
• Transfer, reposition, and assist with or provide personal care as needed within program standards.
• Assist with medication management and self-administration.
• Inspect homes and assist clients with resources to improve safety, promote health, and reduce injury.
• Coordinate activities and care between clients and the care team, including locating clients, delivering messages from providers, and reviewing instructions for self-care.
• Collaborate with the care team to make referrals to other resource agencies, crisis services and other health and social services.
• Assist clients during appointments for health related needs.
• Help clients identify a support network to provide for day-to-day care.
• Complete referrals as assigned.
• Report evaluation findings to the care team.
• Document and report activities accurately and in a timely manner, consistent with plan of care.
• Participate in coordination of home health services with Registered Nurse, clinical and interdisciplinary teams.
• Inform, educate, and empower patients and families/caregivers regarding health issues using evidence-based resources defined by standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant program is required.
• Licensed Nursing Assistant.
• At least two (2) years of professional experience in a health-related field required.
• At least one (1) year of experience working in home health preferred.
• Experience working with Native Americans required.

Nice-to-haves

• Caregiver Certification preferred.

Benefits

• Preference will be given to a qualified Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.