Community Health Representative

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma • Tuskahoma, OK

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About The Position

The Community Health Representative provides in-home care, health education, and support services to tribal members. This role coordinates appointments, helps with medications, and ensures culturally appropriate communication and outreach.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Knowledge of the Privacy Act, and understand confidentiality practices with relations to Health privacy laws
• Knowledge in basic anatomy/physiology, normal medical values, medical terminology, and nutritional and dietary needs disease etiology and resource
• Ability to take Vitals, Blood Pressure, Glucose Monitoring, and Knowledge of Normal/Abnormal Readings
• Understanding of Choctaw language, practices, culture, & religion practices
• Two [2] years of experience in home health or healthcare related field

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between Indian communities, tribal programs, and facilities through regular home visits to ensure patient medical needs are met.
• Conduct individualized home assessments, monitor vital signs, provide disease prevention education, and remain on 24-hour call due to the nature of the role.
• Assist with scheduling appointments, arranging transportation, refilling medications, organizing weekly pill planners, and translating instructions to match patients’ cognitive and language needs.
• Deliver in-home health education, review service plans, and perform follow-ups to assess service quality and patient progress.
• Advocate for clients to access services and benefits from tribal, local, state, and federal agencies.
• Organize monthly health education meetings, facilitate service connections, and lead traditional cooking classes as part of outreach initiatives.
• Translate and interpret the Choctaw language for elder patients and incorporate cultural understanding of traditional healing practices.
• Provide wound care, monitor in-home medical equipment, and maintain appropriate certifications, (CPR, First Aid, Wound Care).
• Maintain confidential client records, document visits and services, and prepare monthly reports using manual or electronic systems.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly earned wage access is an option for this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees