Transportation Aide Job Openings – Manatee County, FL

Qualifications

• MUST have a clean driving record with proof of Insurance
• The vehicle must be clean and in good working order
• You must have a valid state driver’s license with no more than three (3) entries; counting accidents, moving violations
• You must have effective verbal and written English communication skills
• You must be compassionate and have a heart for serving others
• You need to be an excellent communicator and team player
• Have a current/active CPR certification
• Current TB and physical within 6 months of application date
• Level 2 background (https://info.flclearinghouse.com/)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with transporting clients and customers to/from appointments and errands
• Promote a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for customers and clients
• Build relationships that bring joy into the lives of our clients, customers, and co-workers
• Confirm doctors’ appointments for customers and/or clients, when requested by management
• Assist in arranging and providing transportation to/from appointments, community events, and others as needed
• Ensure that the following items are in the transport vehicle prior to the start of the trip
• Monitor daily documentation and filing
• Ambulate and transfer residents, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics
• Utilize proper body mechanics when transporting residents and/or clients
• Assist in the orientation and training of other staff, as requested
• Other special projects and duties, as assigned

Applicant

• You’ll also be indoors on floors that are tiled or carpeted when within a facility, medical provider’s office, etc.
• You’ll be around clients, other co-workers, residents, and their guests
• You need to have a high level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality

Background Screening Requirement

This position requires background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Learn more about the process here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.