Community Health Aide

Description

Provide direct therapeutic and diagnostic patient care, health promotion, disease prevention and clinic administration. Must be CHA or CHP. This position is an on-call position to provide coverage in the APIA Region periodically. Work 7.5 hours per day, plus take call, no benefits.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent, Certified as a Community Health Aide II. Interested in providing health care to the "people of the village." Will be a resident of the village or interested in relocating to the village. Must be 18 years of age or older, unless there is evidence of extraordinary maturity, with a caring attitude and other good humane qualities. As much as possible and practicable, must meet the following education requirements : Eighth grade education. Basic arithmetic skills, including decimals. Sixth grade English reading level as a minimum. Ability to communicate in English and in the local Native language prevalent in the village. Ability to prepare and present effective oral and / or written reports in required format. Willingness and means to travel and have a valid Alaska Drivers License.