Community Health Elder Support Worker

Title:Community Health Elder Support Worker

Department: Lower Sioux Community Health Department

Reports to: Lower Sioux Community Health Director

Wage: $15 /hour

Position: Temporary casual, potential for permanent, primarily days (M-F) with some early am and evening hours

• Any employment offer 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 candidates
• Must pass a health care background check allowing candidate to work in Minnesota
• Must possess a valid Minnesota driver’s license and be insurable under the tribe’s auto insurance

Summary: The Community Elder Support worker provides lawn service including mowing, shoveling snow and salting sidewalks, transportation to medical and dental appointments if a community vehicle is available and if all resources (family/friends) have been exhausted, assist with elder meal delivery when needed, and small furniture assembly or hanging pictures or shelves.  Works with Community Health Director to coordinate services for eligible elders.  Works as part of the health care team including community health and Lower Sioux Health Care Center.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with patient transport; enforces transportation policy
  • Reports the health care needs of clients to community health nurse
• Assists with lawn care during the summer, including mowing using a Lower Sioux Community Health mower.
• Assists with snow removal from sidewalks, and salts when needed during the winter.
• Small furniture assembly, hanging pictures or shelves.
• May assist with elder meal delivery
• Interfaces with other departments in an appropriate manner to facilitate client care
• Returns calls in a timely manner
• Maintains client confidentiality, privacy and dignity at all times
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicle and work environment
• Complies with OSHA standards for safety and infection prevention
• Supports mission and values of Lower Sioux Health Care Center and Lower Sioux Indian Community
• Maintains a customer and patient focus
• Represents 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 coworkers
• Follows dress code
• Acts in a respectful manner and maintain a professional demeanor and presentation at all times

• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or successful completion of a GED preferred

Skills & Qualifications:

• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively using cell phone; returning calls
• Knowledge and experience working with Native American communities, culture and tribal programs
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Must have a current driver’s license, reliable personal transportation, proof of current insurance coverage, and insurability under the tribe’s auto insurance policy

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 Tribal 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 am agreeing 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.