CHP Training Instructor

Department Community Health Aide Program (CHAP)

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The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Maintains established corporate department policies and procedures, objectives, Quality Improvement programs, and safety standards

Prepare, teach and evaluate certain aspects of Community Health Aide training according to the statewide curriculum guidelines, developing lesson plans, course materials and evaluation tools. Providing training that is predominantly skill and competency based

Teach Health Aides to use the Community Health Aide Manual (CHAM), to conduct complete patient encounters in acute and preventative health care, chronic disease, follow-up, disease prevention, and patient education. Activities include providing teaching skills within the Community Health Practitioner scope of practice. (IV starts, blood draw, wound care, vital signs, administration of medications, injections, sterile precautions, Community Health Aide promotion, lab skills, physical exam skills and immunizations)

Assisting in demonstrations and facilitating set-up of additional skills classes in accordance with CHA Basic Training Curriculum

Precept students in practical patient care using the CHAM as their guide

Participates in field requirements for session III and session IV Post Session Learning Needs (PSLN). Completes trip objectives based on pre-planning and submits required trip reports and documentation to appropriate programs

Assist students and Community Health Aides with the use of the Community Health Aide Manual ( I-Cham, E-Cham)

Represents Community Health Aide Program on functional team meetings. May represent Community Health Aide Program at the state level on CHA/P related committees

Work in compliance with the Statewide Health Aide Review and Advisory Committee guidelines

Maintain personal clinical proficiency and maintains professional skills by participating in Continuing Medical Education, designated training and CHAP certification

May assist with administrative activities of the department

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Positive work history. Certified Community Health Aide Practitioner.

Two years (2) experience in providing health care within the village setting

Must obtain Alaska Community Health Practitioner (CHP) certification.

Current ETT. EMT I preferred.

Clear Background check.

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Email, E-Cham, I
- Cham, RAVEN, and Telehealth

Good communication skills and basic computer knowledge. Management and/or supervisory experience in a rural, cross-cultural setting preferred. Bilingual Yup’ik/English, Athabascan/English or Cupik/English preferred. Experience with adult and cross-cultural education advantageous

• Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks
• Eleven (11) paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Wellness Center

Location:

Bethel

Department:
Community Health Aide Program (CHAP)

Employment Duration: 80 Full time

Temporary Status:
Not Applicable

Hours per Week: 40

Minimum Hourly Pay: 35.23

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affir­mative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment or phone  and ask to speak with a recruiter.