Transportation - CNA (71565)

About the Role

Responsible for coordinating and providing transportation for residents to and from physician appointments in a timely manner under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel.

Responsibilities

• Organizes transportation of residents to complete required appointments based on priority of resident needs.
• Transports residents to and from inpatient and outpatient programs, facilities, and residences.
• Develops driving schedules based on residents’ scheduled medical appointments and program destinations.
• Provides transportation for current or new residents from hospitals after discharge.
• Reports and documents resident behavior, changes in condition, or abnormal findings (e.g., consciousness, pain, bleeding, vital signs) during transportation to clinical supervisors.
• Transports medical records for signatures to medical offices.
• Maintains van safety, cleanliness, and working condition; logs mileage and ensures routine maintenance is performed.
• Assists clinical staff with safe lifting, transferring, and transporting residents as specified by physician orders or clinical supervisors.
• Establishes positive communication with outside facilities, hospitals, physicians' offices, and specialty clinics to ensure proper resident services.
• Reports scheduling changes promptly to the Director of Nursing (DON), nursing staff, and ancillary service providers; follows up as necessary.
• Provides adequate hydration to residents at regular intervals based on individual needs.
• Protects the personal property of residents.
• Performs other duties, responsibilities, or activities as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• Current BLS/CPR certification (preferred).