MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR (INTERPRETER)

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc.•Fort Defiance Agency, AZ

1d•$19 - $23•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides English-Navajo medical and general interpretation for Public Health Nurses (PHNs) to individual clients, family members, and groups in various community settings. The role also involves operating company vehicles for home visits and outreach clinics, performing basic vehicle maintenance, and managing vehicle records. The Motor Vehicle Operator (Interpreter) acts as a cultural resource for healthcare providers regarding Navajo traditions and health practices. Additionally, the role includes direct client interaction for data collection, instruction, and referrals, as well as assisting with health screenings and community outreach events.

Requirements

Valid, unrestricted insurable driver’s license.
Resume and references are required.
Two (2) years of direct work experience.
High School Diploma or Equivalency (HSE).
Basic Life Support/First Aid Certification within three months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Enrolled member of the Navajo Nation (primary preference).
Member of other federally recognized Indian tribes (secondary preference).

Responsibilities

Provides English-Navajo medical and general interpretation for PHNs to individual clients, family members, groups in homes, outreach clinics and other community settings about health care practices, health instructions, and health teaching/education.
Acts as a resource for health care providers on the Navajo tradition/belief system, i.e., health concepts, cultural beliefs, customs and health practices.
Operates company vehicles for home visits, to outreach clinics, to schools, and to other community settings in order to carry out program responsibilities.
Operates a variety of vehicles including four (4) wheel drive vehicles, 1/2 ton pick-up trucks, vans, sedans, and pulling a cargo trailer.
Responsible for the basic maintenance of assigned program vehicles and the loading and unloading of health supplies and equipment used by the staff.
Maintains inventory for PHN equipment and supplies.
Maintains vehicle records and manages vehicles assigned to Public Health Nursing Department.
Immediately reports any vehicle mechanical or maintenance problems, safety concerns, or customer service issues to the Director of Public Health Nursing, as well as to the Fleet Manager when necessary.
Communicates with Fleet Management Department to ensure compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation and Arizona Department of Transportation.
Follows all safety policies and procedures.
Participates in required safety trainings and meetings.
Coordinates with Environmental Services and Fleet Services to ensure vehicles are cleaned regularly.
Performs regular inspections of all program vehicles on a weekly basis to check for any damage or maintenance issues.
Makes independent, selected home visits to individual clients, families, or other community groups under the direction of DPHN or PHN.
Obtains subjective data, i.e., review of the medical history, family status, client's view of his/her illness.
Obtains objective data by taking and recording vital signs, weights/heights, by observing normal or abnormalities in the client's appearance and/or behavior.
Makes an assessment of the client's condition by interpreting signs and symptoms specific to visit.
Instructs clients regarding requirements of care in terms of immediate care (short-term) or on a long-term basis.
Makes appropriate referrals and provides health teaching under the direction of DPHN or PHN.
Delivers supplies, equipment, appointments, obtains consents and specimens under special conditions and under the direction of the PHN/DPHN, school Health.
Assists with the school health activities i.e., screening procedures such as vision, hearing, heights, weights, and simple laboratory work under the direction of the PHN and assists in records management.
Assists in satellite or outreach clinics.
Participates in all Healthy Living and Outreach Division community outreach events such as: community health fairs and preventive health clinics, i.e., immunization clinics; Health Promotion/Disease Prevention (HP/DP) functions (i.e. Just Move It, or Walking for a Healthier Nation walks).
Takes initiative to solve problems, complete tasks, and suggest program improvements.
Performs other duties as assigned.