Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Transports patients to clinics, hospitals and provides emergency First Aid and CPR. Makes appointments and makes home visits to improve health care needs. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the direct supervision of the CHR Manager.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None
NATURE OF WORK
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Transports patients to and from hospital/clinic appointments, meetings, or consultations.
• Transports clients to and from service agencies or outside activities as needed.
• Picks up and delivers medical equipment, medications, materials, or supplies to patients’ homes; makes home visits and assists clients in ensuring that equipment is in working order on a regular basis.
• Assists patients in procuring and maintaining dosage schedule of medications, monitors patients with blood pressure checks and immunizations.
• Reports any child abuse or domestic violence situations.
• Assists with Child Find program.
• Provides information on health and medical insurance coverage and assists in enrollment in Medicaid (CHIPS).
• Provides personal care (oral hygiene, grooming, bathing), light housekeeping, preparing light meals as needed.
• Schedules medical appointments for patients.
• Instructs individuals and families in health education and disease prevention.
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• Instructs community members in First Aid and CPR; assists with diabetes training, drug awareness, childcare, and other subjects related to individual and community welfare.
• Coordinates health screenings, Walking Club and coordinates with the Nutritionist.
• Assists with yearly rabies clinic for pets and provides pet owners with information and instruction on the care of their domestic animals.
• Interprets information regarding medical appointments and medications for patients who are not bilingual.
• Coordinates health screenings or trainings; performs blood pressure checks and height and weight checks.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending training classes and seminars on safety, first aid, and CPR.
• Prepares monthly narrative reports and CHRIS II report.
• Alternates for the Santa Fe Service Unit Indian Health Board.
• Performs other duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, SKILLS and CERTIFICATIONS
• Knowledge of traditional form of government and pueblo customs and traditions.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Knowledge of health-related issues, medical terminology, and health and child care education.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in verbal or written format.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.
• Must obtain certification as a Nurse Aid, Home Health Aide, or Emergency Medical Technician within one year of employment.
• Must obtain certification in CPR and First Aid within three months of employment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED; six months experience in home health care or patient care preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Current valid New Mexico Driver’s License with no DWIs in the past three years. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation with fingerprint check.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally is required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must assist with lifting patients, which may require using leverage to lift and/or move clients.
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WORK ENVIROMENT:
Work is generally performed in patient homes, on the road and within the community. Situations where extreme caution must be exercised sometimes occur when contacting individuals at home. Evening, weekend and or holiday work will be required. Travel is required for training, meetings, conferences, presentations, and other events.
NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE VETERAN PREFERENCE
SUBMIT APPLICATION AND RESUME TO: OHKAY OWINGEH HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT PO BOX 1099, OHKAY OWINGEH, NEW MEXICO 87566 or lydell.lewis@ohkay.org 505.852.6146 When required of the position, attach a copy of high school /GED, college education, certification(s) or license(s). Incomplete applications may delay or exclude consideration of your application.