This culturally relevant, tribal managed program will coordinate medical services with the Indian Health Service (IHS). The Personal Care Program will provide individuals residing on the Spokane Tribe of Indians Reservation located in Steven’s County with services in daily living activities care and supervision, medical assistance; and provide referral information for other licensed home Health Care facilities in the service area.
Requirements
- Must complete Advanced Personal Care Aide II Training.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions.
- Willingness and ability to be on-call for emergencies, including evening and weekends as a substitute.
- Adequate physical health to meet the needs of the consumer, (i.e., appropriate for age and any special need of the consumer).
- Knowledge of how and when to use a telephone; and how to seek help from others (e.g., doctor, nurse, case manager, consumer’s representative or appropriate others).
- Willingness to participate in a training program when required.
- Knowledge and ability to perform personal care tasks gained from experience or training; or the capacity to learn how to perform such tasks.
- Knowledge of acceptable standards of performance, dependable, report punctually, maintain flexibility, and to demonstrate kindliness and caring to the consumer.
- Sufficient communication skill to convey and understand information required to implement written plans of care and/or verbal instructions.
- Ability to observe the consumer for a change in health status such as weakness, confusion, loss of appetite, etc.
- Ability to respond to emergencies without direct supervision in accordance with agency policies.
- Acceptance of consumers’ individual differences and preferences when performing routine tasks.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective/ cooperative-working relationships with other (peers, clientele/public)
- Willingness to provide references.
- MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent;
- Over the age of 18.
- Will be required to obtain first-aid / CPR and food handler’s card;
- Must successfully clear criminal history / background check at time of interview and maintain such for duration of employment with the program;
- Must possess a valid Washington State driver license and good driving record for Tribal insurance purposes;
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Have previous experience working with Native American clientele and understand cultural needs;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and stay calm during emergency or danger;
- *Tribal Preference Applies - Tribal Preference grants preference in employment to qualified enrolled Spokane Tribal Citizens, Spouses of Spokane Tribal Citizens, First Line Descendants of Spokane Tribal Citizens, and Citizens of other Tribes and Other Applicants, in that order.
- *Safety Sensitive Background – Requires a higher standard of performance and behavior.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
