Resident Transport Aide (CNA, EMT or Paramedic)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out safety checks before vehicle use and promptly report any issues to the Director of Risk Management and Director of Maintenance
• Transport ambulatory residents to medical appointments, offering assistance and care as needed at hospitals and doctors’ offices
• Support Social Service and Nursing staff by arranging transportation for non-ambulatory residents to ensure timely appointments
• Maintain an organized calendar of transportation appointments to enhance efficiency and prevent missed trips
• Retrieve medical supplies from Wayne Healthcare for the Nursing Department and deliver lab work and paperwork to Wayne Healthcare
• Transport residents' dentures, eyeglasses, hearing aids, and other appliances for repair
• Participate in in-services and community workshops to stay updated on transportation, long-term care, and gerontology topics
• Assist with hospital admissions as directed by the Director to support department function and improve resident care
• Absorb residents arriving on time for appointments, assisting staff from neighborhoods unable to escort residents to pickup locations
• Show patience and empathy when assisting frail or emotionally distressed residents coping with illness and disability

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience working with elderly populations in long-term care is preferred
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Effective verbal communication skills with residents, staff, and groups
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, tens, and hundreds
• Capable of applying these operations to money, weight, volume, and distance measurements
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed but routine written or oral instructions
• Ability to handle problems involving a limited number of variables in standardized situations
• Valid Ohio driver’s license with excellent driving record, including completion of a Defensive Driving Course
• STNA, First Aid, and CPR certifications are mandatory