CHR Aide
About The Position
Community Health Representative Aide (CHR) is to serve as an advocate and facilitator for the individuals/families of Native American descent. Our program offers support through outreach, education, informal counseling, social support, patient-centered care and advocacy services that improve the health and wellness of the Native Community. The CHR Aide provides direct patient care in patients home and safe patient transport services under the supervision of licensed nursing staff and in accordance with facility policies and procedures. This dual-role position supports patient mobility, comfort, and safety by assisting with daily living activities, performing basic nursing tasks, and ensuring efficient and compassionate transport of patients to and from diagnostic, treatment, and surgical areas. The CHR Aide plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and supportive environment, demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and excellent communication skills while promoting patient dignity and well-being.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED
- Registered and in good standing on the Oklahoma Nurse Aide Registry.
- Valid Driver License.
- CPR and First Aid certification required.
- Must successfully pass a background check and drug screening.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in home health, long-term care, or community health preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, light house work, and toileting.
- Measure and record vital signs, intake/output, and other routine observations.
- Safely lift, transfer, and position patients using proper body mechanics and assistive devices.
- Transport patients between departments via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed, ensuring safety and comfort at all times.
- Communicate effectively with patients, patients’ family, nursing staff, transport dispatchers, and other departments regarding patient needs and schedules.
- Remain flexible as schedule is subject to change quickly.
- Pick-up and deliver medications to patient’s home.
- Advocate for patients needs and report any concerns immediately to supervisor/s.
- Sit in at patient appointments when requested.
- Clear documentation of all patient care and encounters.
- Maintain cleanliness and readiness of transport equipment with no heavy perfumes. (vehicle, wheelchairs, stretchers, lifts).
- Adhere to infection control, safety, and confidentiality standards.
- Attend continued education/training as required by the job to best understand and take care of patients.
- Support an environment of compassion, respect, and teamwork.
- Keep licenses and certifications up to date to remain complaint.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Annual Leave (4 hours per pay period)
- Sick Leave (4 hours per pay period)
- Birthday Leave
- Bereavement Leave (5 paid days off for specified family members)
- Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
- Medical Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
- Dental Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
- Life Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only- $40K coverage)
- 401K-up to 3% match
- Medical Insurance BCBS (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
- Dental Insurance Delta Dental (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
- Vision Insurance VSP (Employee, Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Additional Employee Life Insurance
- Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
- AFLAC
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
