Transportation Driver

CNA certification preferred but not required. Full-time position with benefits available for full-time employees.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide transportation for residents to and from physician appointments in a timely manner under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
• Organize transportation of residents based on priority of resident needs.
• Transport residents to and from inpatient and outpatient programs, appropriate facilities, and residences.
• Develop driving schedules based on residents’ scheduled medical appointments and program destinations.
• Provide transportation for current or new residents from the hospital after discharge.
• Provide reports, information, and assessments of residents’ behavior or changes in condition during transportation; report abnormal findings such as consciousness, pain, bleeding, and vital signs.
• Observe residents carefully and report changes in condition to the clinical supervisor.
• Transport medical records for signatures to medical offices.
• Maintain a high level of safety following safety policies and procedures while in the center and transporting residents.
• Maintain the van in a neat, clean, and good working condition; perform routine maintenance, log mileage, and ensure the vehicle is clean.
• Assist clinical staff with safe lifting, transferring, and/or transporting residents as specified by physician orders and/or clinical supervisor.
• Assist in the care of residents requiring moderate to total assistance in moving.
• Establish positive communications with outside facilities, hospitals, physicians' offices, and specialty clinics to ensure proper services for residents.
• Promptly report scheduling changes to the Director of Nursing (DON), nursing staff, ancillary service providers, and responsible parties; take follow-up action as necessary.
• Provide adequate hydration to residents at regular intervals according to specific resident needs.
• Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Must be 25 years of age or older for insurance purposes.
• Valid Driver’s License for the state in which you are applying.
• Successful completion of a State Approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program preferred but not necessary.
• Current BLS/CPR certification (required for all Skilled Nursing Facilities; Assisted Living Facilities as required by state).

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance