Community Health Representative

Prairie Island Indian Community•Welch Township, MN

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About The Position

The Community Health Representative promotes health and wellness in the Prairie Island Indian Community under the supervision of the Family Health Director. The role supports community members through hospital visits, home wellness assessments and assistance, transportation to eligible routine medical and dental appointments, prescription pickup and delivery, health education, screenings, referrals, and home health services. The representative works with medical providers, service agencies, community members, and Family Health Department colleagues, and completes required client documentation and monthly reports. Additional duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Obtain CPR/First Aid certification within the first three months of employment.
At least six months of home healthcare or nursing assistant experience.
Experienced homemaking skills, including cultural practices of homecare.
Knowledge of Tribal practices and norms.
Good organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision.
Ability to work well within the existing team and government structure.
Sensitivity to Native American culture.
Must pass a drug screen (UA) and a federal criminal background check in compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act and the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act.
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurability.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to walk, stand, or sit for long periods throughout the day.
Complete Effectively Handling Harassment training and HIPAA training, along with any position-related training determined by the department manager.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant, First Responder, or current student or graduate of a nursing program or related field.
Participation in or coursework in Community Health Services or Environmental Health Training.
Experience working with the elderly population.

Responsibilities

Consult with medical staff on behalf of clients to establish care protocols and review the CHR’s duties as needed.
Provide transportation for eligible clients without other transportation to routine, non-emergency medical and dental appointments, according to policy.
Visit community members hospitalized in the surrounding area.
Participate in care plans for chronic or terminal patients and follow those plans on a regular schedule.
Assess needs during home visits and make referrals to meet tribal members’ needs across the continuum of care, from newborn to geriatric, as time allows.
Act as a liaison between clients, service agencies, and medical providers.
Provide home health care services.
Provide or assist with demonstrations, training sessions, and monthly community meetings on safety, nutrition, environmental health, and other health concerns.
Provide health promotion and disease-prevention information and instruction in self-help services addressing chronic health issues, including through newsletter articles, pamphlets, and other information.
Work with health services staff to coordinate annual events such as the Health Fair and 5K.
Pick up and deliver prescriptions for community members according to policy.
Enter Encounter Sheet data into the RPMS program and CHR Exports monthly.
Take vital signs, create referrals, perform health screenings, and follow up as needed.
Complete online Indian Health CHR-specific training within three months.
Document client activity in RPMS as indicated.
Sanitize client eating and bathing areas in homes or tribal sites.
Assist with food delivery, eating assistance, and supervision of elder or disabled clients at events.
Respond to Tribal medical emergencies if possible.
Prepare and submit monthly reports to the department director.
Perform other duties as assigned.