Pascua Yaqui Tribe
Responsibilities
Provide personal care services to individuals and families in their place of residence; for the purpose of maintaining health and independence.
In conjunction with Community Health Nurses, perform health screenings to patients.
Fill med box with proper medication as prescribed by physician, with proper certification.
Communicate any concerns regarding patients to the Community Health Representative (CHR) Supervisor and/or Director of Nursing.
Maintain communication with the CHR Supervisor and Director of Nurses regarding community events, which may have potential impact on community health status.
Provide health education, information, and instruction to individuals and families to aid in the elimination of health problems.
Attend meetings regarding the CHR program and Health related issues; participate in program planning.
Provide and receive in-service education and other training; monitor clients by performing blood pressure readings, glucose testing, medication levels, and general well-being to patients.
Enter patient data into RPMS system.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.
Knowledge of
Basic health care practices and techniques;
Community health activities and clinic routines;
Problems, needs and behavioral health patterns of the disadvantages;
Community health delivery system;
Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.
Skills and Abilities
Use computers and related software applications;
Prepare and maintain reports and health records of patient care;
Proper lifting techniques;
Use of glucose meters;
Use of blood pressure cuff and stethoscope;
Maintain confidentiality;
Work with individual with various types of personalities and needs;
Follow written and verbal instruction;
Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications;
Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public. Have ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions
Qualifications High School Diploma or GED, certified as a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant, plus one (1) year work experience in a health related field: and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Must be certified as a Community Health Representative or be certified within six (6) months of employment;
Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred;
Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License.
Special Requirements
This position will require the incumbent to work non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends;
Must have a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card or be able to obtain the Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card within ninety (90) days of hire. Failure to maintain a current Level 1 Clearance Card will result in removal from this position.
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Provide personal care services to individuals and families in their place of residence; for the purpose of maintaining health and independence.
In conjunction with Community Health Nurses, perform health screenings to patients.
Fill med box with proper medication as prescribed by physician, with proper certification.
Communicate any concerns regarding patients to the Community Health Representative (CHR) Supervisor and/or Director of Nursing.
Maintain communication with the CHR Supervisor and Director of Nurses regarding community events, which may have potential impact on community health status.
Provide health education, information, and instruction to individuals and families to aid in the elimination of health problems.
Attend meetings regarding the CHR program and Health related issues; participate in program planning.
Provide and receive in-service education and other training; monitor clients by performing blood pressure readings, glucose testing, medication levels, and general well-being to patients.
Enter patient data into RPMS system.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.
Knowledge of
Basic health care practices and techniques;
Community health activities and clinic routines;
Problems, needs and behavioral health patterns of the disadvantages;
Community health delivery system;
Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.
Skills and Abilities
Use computers and related software applications;
Prepare and maintain reports and health records of patient care;
Proper lifting techniques;
Use of glucose meters;
Use of blood pressure cuff and stethoscope;
Maintain confidentiality;
Work with individual with various types of personalities and needs;
Follow written and verbal instruction;
Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications;
Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public. Have ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions
Qualifications High School Diploma or GED, certified as a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant, plus one (1) year work experience in a health related field: and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Must be certified as a Community Health Representative or be certified within six (6) months of employment;
Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred;
Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License.
Special Requirements
This position will require the incumbent to work non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends;
Must have a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card or be able to obtain the Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card within ninety (90) days of hire. Failure to maintain a current Level 1 Clearance Card will result in removal from this position.
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