Transportation Aide

Location: Lincoln, NE • Department: Transportation • Full-Time, Mon-Fri 7:00 AM–4:30 PM

About the Role

Perform direct resident care under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel and transport residents to appointments as scheduled. Assist with promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents.

Work involves both indoor and outdoor settings, including vehicle-related tasks and resident interaction.

Responsibilities

• Accompany residents to doctors’ appointments and transport as needed
• Maintain a clear driving record
• Properly use and maintain facility equipment
• Keep residents’ rooms neat, orderly, and clutter-free
• Support residents’ participation in activity programs
• Respond to residents’ and family members’ needs and call lights within scope
• Uphold residents’ rights at all times
• Provide resident care as directed by the care plan
• Ensure residents’ comfort while helping them achieve their highest practicable level of functioning
• Provide input to nurses for care-plan development based on caregiving activities
• Perform other in-scope duties as assigned by the DON/ADON

Requirements

• Current Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in good standing with the state; certification must be maintained throughout employment
• 12 hours of annual in-service education (or state-mandated hours if higher)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident and company information
• Professional, positive, and cooperative demeanor with residents, families, and staff at all levels
• Reliable attendance record

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO) plan
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay