Transportation Aide
Job Type
Full-time
Description

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The transportation aide is responsible for non-emergency medical transportation of elderly individuals to

routine doctor appointments, activities, or hospital admissions/discharges.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Oversee patient activities and does not leave patients unattended to ensure safety.
  • Escort and remain with the patient during appointments as necessary.
  • Adheres to safety regulations of facility as per policies and procedures and external regulatory.
  • Complies with standard/universal precautions and infection control policies and attends required in-services to keep self-informed.
  • Performs safety observation and fall protocol and one to one protocol as directed; assists at risk/physically challenged patients with mobility needs as needed.
  • Communicates and documents patient observation and date effectively.
  • Communicates with the administration to establish a schedule for picking up and dropping off patients in a timely manner; communicates with referral sources and patient families in appropriate manner while transporting patients.
  • Maintains the on-call phone to be available to communicate with nursing and admission staff while transporting patients.; communicate patients not able to be picked up/absentees to nursing staff in a timely manner.
  • Communicates follow-up on patient care responsibilities; incomplete assignments, ongoing activities and current patient needs that affect attendance.
  • Perform safety checks and vehicle inspections as required.
  • Practices safe driving and obeys all traffic laws and reports any incidents and accidents immediately.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
  • Prior experience transporting patients/residents in a healthcare setting preferred.
  • Must be able to interact positively with residents, families, and regulatory agencies, and work collaboratively with employees at all levels.
  • Must be able to maintain consistent attendance and be willing to work long or irregular hours, often under pressure.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and remove assistive devices as needed to clean equipment properly.
  • Must comply with all local health regulations and successfully complete a post-offer health assessment.
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the use of mechanical devices):
  • Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and community agencies.
  • Ability to perform physical activities such as walking, reaching, bending, stretching, pulling, and lifting.
  • Adequate fine and gross motor coordination to carry out required tasks.

Work Environment:

  • Long-term care facility setting.
  • Exposure to residents with varying levels of care needs.
  • May include evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.

Core Competencies:

  • Resident-centered care
  • Professionalism and ethical conduct
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Cultural sensitivity and respect

Employer Statement:


The facility is an equal opportunity employer. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.