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| Job ID: 14053576 |
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| How to Apply: | To see employer contact information, log in or register. |
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| Job Title: | Community Health Representative |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Weekdays, Work Vary: Yes , Shift: First (Day), Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | 401(k) or other retirement, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Sick Leave or PTO, Vacation or PTO |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Required Skills: | Education Requirements and Experience:
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D).
Must successfully complete the online CHR Basic Training Course within first year of employment.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
May be exposed to communicable diseases and/or blood borne pathogens.
May require driving in sub-optimal weather and road conditions.
Must be able to work in adverse circumstances. Non-smoking environment. |
| Preferred Skills: | Additional Qualifications and Skills:
Familiarity with Leech Lake Reservation and surrounding communities.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the medical field.
Knowledge of medical terminology, diseases, anatomy and physiology.
Basic knowledge of the Ojibwe culture.
Excellent organizational, communication (including telephone etiquette) and customer service skills.
Able to work independently and establish work priorities.
Able to work very early mornings, late evenings and/or some Saturdays and holidays.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients and other professionals.
Ability to work within the team concept and accept supervision.
Must possess professional integrity.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good attendance and punctuality a must.
Native American preference.
Pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for all Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe positions. |
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| Job Description: |
Community Health Representative
Division: Health Division
Reports to: CHR Program Manager
Worksite: Health Division
Work Hours: M-F, 8:00am - 4:30pm, or as needed.
LLBO Status: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
License/Certification Requirements: Must have a valid MN Driver's License, current insurance or be insurable.
Summary: Provision of individual assessment, therapeutic and follow-up services.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Provide transportation to medical appointments for dialysis, cancer, elder, diabetic and handicapped clients.
Provide monitoring and assessment on a daily basis through home contacts in individual service areas. Provide follow-up care on medical referrals made by Public Health Nurses, hospital staff and other health professionals.
Make regular home visits to senior citizens and handicapped persons. Will provide homemaker services, assist with obtaining medication if needed and monitoring health and safety needs.
Assist clients in and out of the vehicle when needed.
Will participate in training opportunities on health promotion/disease prevention issues in areas of general health care, maternal child health, environmental health care and AIDS.
Maintain a professional attitude towards the division, co-workers, other LLBO employees, vendors and staff. Willing to be trained using The Lift transport van, and how to safely transport clients to and from appointments. Reconcile mileage logs, trip sheets, vehicle check lists, on a weekly basis and turn them into the CHR Program Manager.
Will maintain compliance with HIPPA and OSHA.
Will adhere to JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations) requirements.
Represent the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and Health Division in a positive and professional manner.
Adhere to policies governing staff conduct.
Attend and or conduct all mandatory meetings and trainings as required.
Maintain confidentiality and professional ethics at all times.
Ability to travel in and out of the state on a possibly regular basis.
Understanding and sensitivity to Native American culture. All other related duties as assigned.
Refer to ID 24-088 when applying |
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