Community Health Transportation Worker - Lower Sioux : Job Details

Position Title: Community Health Transportation WorkerLocation: Lower Sioux Indian Community, Morton, MNReports to: Lower Sioux Community Health DirectorHours: Temporary casual, potential for permanent, primarily days (M-F) with some early am and evening hoursSalary: $15 per hour Any employmentoffer is contingent on results of a drug and alcohol test as a condition of obtaining employment American Indian/Alaska Native preference applies for equally qualified candidatesMust pass a health care background check allowing candidate to work MinnesotaMust possess a valid Minnesota driver's license and be insurable under the tribe's auto insurance SUMMARY:The Community Transportation worker provides transportation to medical and dental appointments if a community vehicle is available and if all resources (family/friends) have been exhausted. Works with Community Health Representative to coordinate transports. Works as part of the health care team including community health and Lower Sioux Health Care Center.QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or successful completion of a GED preferredAbility to manage time effectivelyAbility to communicate effectively using cell phone; returning callsKnowledge and experience working with Native American communities, culture and tribal programsAbility to maintain confidentialityMust have current driver's license, reliable personal transportation, proof of current insurance coverage, and insurability under the tribe's auto insurance policy DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages patient transport schedule; enforces transportation policyReports health care needs of clients to community health nurseInterfaces with other departments in appropriate manner to facilitate client careReturns patient calls in a timely mannerCommunicates with care givers as neededMaintains patient confidentiality, privacy and dignity at all timesMaintains cleanliness of vehicle and work environmentComplies with OSHA standards for safety and infection preventionSupports mission and values of Lower Sioux Health Care Center and Lower Sioux Indian CommunityMaintains a customer and patient focusRepresents Lower Sioux Health Care Center and the Lower Sioux Indian Community in a positive and professional manner at all times.Communicates openly and honestly with providers, leadership and coworkersFollows dress codeActs in a respectful manner and maintain a professional demeanor and presentation at all timesOther duties as assigned by Supervisor DISCLAIMER:This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management and Community Council reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).In accepting employment, I agree to perform the duties and responsibilities listed above. In addition, I agree to adhere to any policy or procedure changes that may occur during my employment with the Lower Sioux Indian Community.#J-18808-Ljbffr