Relief Patient Support Worker

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides assistance to patients from the Maniilaq Service Area traveling to Anchorage for medical appointments or procedures. Services provided include translating, transportation, emotional support and assistance accessing funds when appropriate, may assist with providing Inupiaq translation, discharge planning, long-term care placement, assisted home living placement. Hours required need to be flexible, and may include evenings and weekends in order to meet the needs of clients. Willing to travel to Kotzebue as needed to cover patient advocacy office as needed.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES