Maniilaq Association
8/22
Title: Community Health Aide Trainee Range: 12 +10 steps
Program: Community Health Aide Program Status: Non-Exempt
Housing Priority: None Covered: Yes
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides first line of health care in the village clinic setting under the guidance of the Clinic Supervisor, higher level certified CHA, and CHP C/I. Must be readily available to attend the training requirements to advance to a level CHA-I. Must work within scope of practice and cannot exceed the level of training completed.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works scheduled hours in clinic as arranged by Clinic Supervisor and/or CHAP Administration.
- Must complete training requirements for the following: Community Health Aide Manual (CHAM) training, Pre-Session, and ETT or EMT training prior to being scheduled for health aide session training.
- After successful completion of Pre-Session can obtain vital signs for higher level CHA’s and/or the Medical Staff providers.
- Must maintain EMS certification to provide emergency assistance to higher level CHA’s and/or mid-level providers.
- Assists with Acute and Emergency care per CHAM at level of training.This includes but is not limited to:
- Assists Clinic Supervisor and higher level CHA’s with evaluation, documentation on PEF and treatment of acute health problems.
- Preventive patient care per CHAM at level of training by observing higher level providers who provide patient care.
- Provide assistance to PHN as needed.
- Provide assistance to the WIC Program for eligible clients.
- Chronic patient care per CHAM at level of training which includes:
- Assists with monitoring patients on long-term medications.
- Assists with providing medication refills in coordination with MHC Pharmacy for the higher level providers.
- Provide health administration at level of training, which includes:
- Daily medical logs for each patient encounter for WIC and medication refills.
- Replenish supplies for the exam and lab rooms.
- Maintains clinic pharmacy, medical supplies, and forms.
- Clean medical equipment and exam rooms using standard guidelines.
- Performs and/or assumes other job related duties as needed.
- Must attend and successfully complete all health aide session training.
- Demonstrate a positive role model representing CHAP and his/her respective community.
- Travel to villages as needed for training purposes and to maintain CME’s.
