Community Health Representative Job Alpine area,California USA,Healthcare

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Community Health Representative

Full Time Alpine, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $15.96 To $33.81 Hourly

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position Title:

Community Health Representative-TEMP

Department:
Medical

Supervised By:
Community Health Nurse

Location:

Alpine/Campo

Status:
Non - Exempt

Posted:
July 2026

Compensation: $15.96 - $33.81/hr - DOE

Grant: N/A

Hours:

Full time, Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direct supervision of the Community Health Nurse, the Community Health Representative (CHR) provides coordination of health care services such as providing transportation services for medical appointments, provides home visit, delivers medication, monitors homebound patient needs, performs health screenings at various public events according to health guidelines, provides referrals, and generally assists the clinic providers in meeting the needs of the community.

The CHR provides patient education according to standardized protocols, acts as a patient advocate, performs activities related to disease prevention and health promotion. The CHR explains the role of the clinic in Indian communities. All of their data is documented and reviewed by the Community Health Director.

SPECIFIC

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Acts as a bridge between the Indian families and health services available in the clinic and explains the role of the clinic to the community.
2. Acts within the scope of a certified nursing assistant (CNA). Accurately takes and records temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, blood sugars, height, and weight.
3. Attends and Completes IHS Training Modules via the IHS.gov/chr.education website.
4. In the home, the CHR/HHA, under the supervision of the Community Health Nurse, will assist with patient education and follow-up care. The CHR will follow-up on the patient’s plan of care, assist in the communication or information to the family, and document contact for the patient’s chart.
5. Under the supervision of the Community Health Nurse, the CHR/HHA will address the patient’s health problems and refer clients to appropriate community resources. The HHA will provide referral to and assistance in obtaining health related social services.
6. Keeps all information confidential pertaining to their patient’s health problems and family situations according to Federal HIPPA laws.
7. Arranges medical transportation for patients as necessary.
8. Provides assessment within the scope of a CNA/HHA and notifies the Community Health Nurse.
9. Assists the patient in recognizing environmental and home safety factors. Attends staff meetings, participates in clinic continuing education programs and attends training courses, as requested.
10. Knowledgeable regarding public health matters and preventive medicine.
11. Utilizes other members of the health team and community agencies to effectively maintain an acceptable patient health environment
12. Instructs and educates patients on disease prevention and health promotion activities following SIHC guidelines.
13. Identifies clinic and community programs for families.
14. Responds with home visitation to patients on all referrals from health care facilities and/or social agencies with follow-through on needs assessed.
15. Initiates home visits for patients, assesses needs, and levels of wellness on a prioritized basis as directed by the Community Health Director.
16. Documents all in-home activities in the medical chart using a SOAP format.
17. Participates in community health fairs, screening, etc.
18. Ability to work a…