Job description

San Xavier District Job Description
Home Health Technician Department: Senior Services Department
San Xavier District – Tohono O’odham Nation

This job description serves as a guide for establishing the criteria to fill a specific function or appraise the level of performance related to that function. In its sole discretion, the District may choose to fill this function by contracting with individuals or corporate entities rather than hiring an employee. The job duties referenced here are examples and may change from time to time.

1. Job Summary

• a) Hourly, non-exempt, full-time regular, non-supervisory position.
• b) The Home Health Tech is responsible for providing basic health and social services to the elders and disabled clients of the San Xavier District Community.
• c) Supervised by the Wa:k Senior Services Program Director.

2. Responsibilities - Essential Duties.

• i) Acknowledges and greets all applicants and District employees politely and professionally.
• ii) Orders/picks up/delivers medication, medical supplies, and medical equipment from the San Xavier clinic and outside entities.
• iii) Assists clients with pillboxes and obtaining current client medical listings. Take stool/urine samples to the SXC lab.
• Assists clients with setting up and confirming appointments with Primary Care Provider (PCP) for clients, ER follow-ups, same-day appointments, Podiatry,

Renal, Optometry, Dental, and other specialties in Tucson/Phoenix.

• Assists the Senior Services Transporter in transporting clients to and from; medical appointments, ER & specialty clinics in SX/ Tucson area.
• Assists with new client processes, provides applications, and conducts interviews and determines needs.
• Assists with department functions such as transporting, setting up, cleaning, preparing meals, serving, etc.
• Assists in keeping a healthy environment that may be necessary to prevent or postpone institutionalization and to facilitate self-care at home.
• Assists clients in keeping maximum self-reliance at home in daily activities.
• Assists the clients in daily health care (i.e., glucose levels, blood pressure, etc.).
• Occasionally demonstrates the use of glucometer/lancets/test strips and Insulin pen, so client comprehends.
• Delivers supplies such as depends, chucks, wipes, gloves, and any supplies from the clinic (i.e., ace bandage, dressing supplies, breathing treatment supplies, glucometers, blood glucose pen, compression stockings, etc.).
• Coordinates transport with Health Transportation Services TON if the Senior

Services Department is unable to transport.

• Works with Tohono O’odham Health Care to assist clients for referral/follow-up process for outside specialties.
• Ensures clients are aware of discontinued, PRN, or expired meds and will be removed from the home for disposal to Tucson Police Department or the Pima

County Sheriff’s Department.

• Attends meetings and trainings with TON Senior Services (i.e., HIPAA training, conducts surveys, meets with APS when necessary).
• Reports changes in the client’s condition/s and needs to the Senior Services

Director and other agencies involved.

• Translates for clients when consulting business with non-O’odham professionals.
• Coordinates service delivery to community clients from other agencies, including (but not limited to) Indian Health Service, Social Services, Community Health, Substance Abuse, Nutritional, Psychological, and Mental Health Programs.
• Identifies and reports clients’ needs to the Senior Services Director.
• Responds to non-emergency calls.
• Writes weekly reports and attends departmental meetings as scheduled.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested.

3. Knowledge Skills & Abilities.

Ability to -

• recognize the special needs of the patient in the home.
• communicate with clients and others in an effective and mature, caring manner.
• communicate and understand medical terminology when working with health professionals.
• organize and manage work time efficiently.
• lift, bend, stretch, climb, and negotiate difficult pathways in and about the client’s home.
• carry light objects (e.g., equipment and supplies up to 35 pounds), and move clients.
• see, hear, and speak without limitations for accurate verbal and written communication.
• maintain confidential information.
• understand the normal ranges of vitals
• take manual blood pressures.
• understand medical terminology.
• assist clients with medical forms at their request.

5. Qualifications (must have, maintain, and provide the following):

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CNA) certificate and Arizona State Board of Nursing CNA License.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License (No DUI’s or major traffic offenses within the past three years).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.59 - $15.17 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person

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