Van Driver/Maintenance Aide

Job Description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Transport residents from building to designated appointments and returns.
• Transport new admissions when required.
• Log all mileage as permitted.
• Log costs to submit to NHA.
• Log all transport in transport log and record all trips when completed.
• Weekly check of residents appointments, make schedule. Coordinate with Nursing for appointments needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the NHA but not limited to examples: Inspect daily and label all resident clothing. Label doors & wrist bands for all new Residents. Update of Resident’s code status and fall risks. Mark door tags, ID bands, and charts with appropriate symbols.
• Make up nursing packets with nursing for trips.
• Assist other departments when necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
• Driver preferred to be nurse aide, does not need transport assistance for all rides, at the discretion of the DON.

Equipment Operation to Perform Essential Functions:

1. Safely operate facility vans and lifts.
2. Label machines
3. Copy machine
4. Cell phone
5. Fleet Training on File
6. Active and in good standing drivers license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  Requires demonstrated knowledge and skill in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Escort/Transportation service; drive and assure the Facility vans are maintained in a safe, compliant and road-worthy manner, in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the this facility, and all applicable state laws and regulations; demonstrate ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English. Position requires prolonged standing, sitting, walking, frequent bending, stooping, climbing, pushing, lifting, and stretching; lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:  Previous work experience in the health care of the older adult preferred.

Certificate/Licenses: Valid PA driver’s license and have an excellent driving record. Current PA CNA certification. Must be CPR and basic first aid certified.