VAN DRIVER - CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE (82143)

Van Driver - Certified Nurse Aide

Laredo West Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Laredo, TX 78040

Overview

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage: None

Description

Primary Responsibilities: The Van Driver performs work in the operation of a vehicle to assure safe transportation to and from various destinations. An employee in this class drives a van or bus over a scheduled route. Essential Functions Must have a working knowledge of the rules and regulations involved in the safe and efficient operation of automotive equipment. Must have the knowledge of basic automotive maintenance procedures. Operate and maintain transportation vehicles with a focus on safety. Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections. Perform minor maintenance tasks on the vehicles when necessary. Fuel the vehicles when needed. Make sure periodic scheduled vehicle maintenance is completed and reported. Document vehicle usage and mileage. Prepare trip, accident and incident reports as necessary. Assist residents and passengers in and out of the vehicle. Provide safety briefing to residents and passengers. Provide other services as requested by management. Receive direction and route assignments from the dispatcher or Supervisor. Assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations if necessary. Actively assist and participate in the enhancement of the lives of our residents through our dedicated approach to patient care and our census-building program. Actively assist and participate in the development and retention of staff through recruitment, training and nurturing the employees of the nursing facility. Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the Administrator in accordance to the qualifications and training.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rarely - Occasionally - Frequently

Lifting 1-25 lbs

Lifting 25-50 lbs

Lifting 50+ lbs

Carrying 1-25 lbs

Carrying 25-50 lbs

Carrying 50+ lbs

Pushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs

Pushing/Pulling 25-50 lbs

Pushing/Pulling 50+ lbs

Sliding/Transferring 1-25 lbs

Sliding/Transferring 25-50 lbs

Sliding/Transferring 50+ lbs

Standing

Sitting

Walking

Speaking

Driving

Balancing/Climbing

Stooping/Kneeling

Crouching/Crawling

Reaching

Hearing/Listening

Seeing

Turning/Twisting/Leaning

Qualifications

Educational/Training Requirements: Preferred to be a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). Licensing Requirements Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Must be 25 years of age or older and pass a motor vehicle screen.