What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker position at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital?
Overview
Dignity Health Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital is a 104-bed not-for-profit hospital located in Grass Valley California. The hospital has been providing compassionate and quality health care to residents and visitors of western Nevada County since 1958. As an affiliate of the nationally recognized Dignity Health system we ensure our patients receive the highest standard of health care and have access to important regional resources throughout the system including the Dignity Health Heart & Vascular Institute the Dignity Health Neurological Institute of Northern California and the Dignity Health Cancer Institute of Greater Sacramento. With 765 employees 101 active medical staff and 21 Emergency Department beds Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital continually implements and upgrades its technology and recruits employees who understand the vital importance of kindness and compassion in the healing process.
Responsibilities
The Community Health Worker (CHW) will be responsible for assisting patients and their support team, to navigate and access community services, other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors. The CHW supports the healthcare system providers and staff through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach. The CHW will provide social support, informal counseling, and advocate for the health needs of individuals and their community. Community outreach and collaboration with community agencies are essential to this role. The CHW will participate in the process of collecting and maintaining health-related social needs screening data.
Qualifications
Required:
Preferred:
Pay Range
$23.87 - $32.82 /hour
Dignity Health Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital is a 104-bed not-for-profit hospital located in Grass Valley California. The hospital has been providing compassionate and quality health care to residents and visitors of western Nevada County since 1958. As an affiliate of the nationally recognized Dignity Health system we ensure our patients receive the highest standard of health care and have access to important regional resources throughout the system including the Dignity Health Heart & Vascular Institute the Dignity Health Neurological Institute of Northern California and the Dignity Health Cancer Institute of Greater Sacramento. With 765 employees 101 active medical staff and 21 Emergency Department beds Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital continually implements and upgrades its technology and recruits employees who understand the vital importance of kindness and compassion in the healing process.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Responsibilities
The Community Health Worker (CHW) will be responsible for assisting patients and their support team, to navigate and access community services, other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors. The CHW supports the healthcare system providers and staff through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach. The CHW will provide social support, informal counseling, and advocate for the health needs of individuals and their community. Community outreach and collaboration with community agencies are essential to this role. The CHW will participate in the process of collecting and maintaining health-related social needs screening data.
- Responsible for establishing trusting relationships with patients, and their support team, while providing general support and encouragement
- Based on social needs screening results, provide ongoing follow-up, basic motivational interviewing and goal setting with patients/support team
- Follow-up with patients via phone calls and visits to other settings where patients may need assistance
- Follow up with patients should be on-going from initial identification through closure
- Assist patients with completing applications and registration forms
- Work collaboratively with the health care team. Establish positive communications and partnerships with providers, services, the patient, and the team
- Help patients reach personal goals and attend appointments, as needed
- Provide referrals for services to community agencies as appropriate
- Help patients connect with transportation resources and give appointment reminders in special circumstances. Transporting patients is strictly prohibited
- Exhibit excellent working relations with patients, visitors and staff, effectively communicating the mission of CommonSpirit Health
- Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources, services, and programs which could be beneficial to patients being navigated
Qualifications
Required:
High School diploma required
Valid Drivers License
Preferred:
Licensed Community Health Worker preferred
Pay Range
$23.87 - $32.82 /hour
Salary : $24 - $33
