Transportation Associate

Position Summary

The primary role is to assist with transporting patients from clinics and/or beauty salon appointments, as well as assist with transport to community programming events. Duties also include assisting with feeding patients as needed during times of no scheduled appointments, and providing support to the Life Enhancement and Nursing teams with patient engagement activities.

Position Accountabilities

• Ensure patients get to and from appointments and activities in a timely manner.
• Utilize habilitation strategies when interacting with patients as appropriate.
• Support the Life Enhancement and Nursing teams with patient engagement activities as requested.
• Collaborate with clinics/beauty salon staff and patient care staff to establish systems and processes that allow patients to arrive on time for programming and support individual needs.
• Participate in quality improvement opportunities as requested/appropriate.
• Communicate with patients, families, visitors, and other health professionals in a respectful, caring, and sensitive manner.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
• Prioritize work and provide prompt, efficient service.
• Adhere to established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Participate in educational programs, floor meetings, and quality improvement programs.
• Exemplify professionalism and exhibit values contributing to the mission of the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center.
• Perform and follow safe patient handling techniques, and other related duties as required or directed.
• Provide encouragement, companionship, and feeding assistance to patients during meal times.

Qualifications

• A high school degree or equivalent is required.
• Computer experience is preferred.

Required Training

• Successful completion of HRC orientation/checklist.
• Dementia Training.
• Safe Patient Handling.
• Communication Class.
• Speech Therapy class at orientation.

Working Conditions

• Able to push wheelchairs and maneuver equipment.
• Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances, including exposure to unpleasant odors, sights, and sounds.
• May be exposed to infections, contagious diseases, and blood borne pathogens.

Salary Range

$35,693.00 - $53,539.00