Community Health Transportation Worker

Location:                  Lower Sioux Indian Community, Morton, MN

Reports to:               Lower Sioux Community Health Director

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

Salary:                     $15 per hour

• 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 Minnesota
• Must 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 preferred
• 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 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 policy
• Reports health care needs of clients to community health nurse
• Interfaces with other departments in appropriate manner to facilitate client care
• Returns patient calls in a timely manner
• Communicates with care givers as needed
• Maintains patient 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

Questions may be directed to:

Lindsay Prescott, RN, PHN

Director of Community Health

Lindsay.prescott@lowersiouxhealth.com