Patient Transporter

The Ankeny Inpatient Nursing department is seeking a full-time Person Served Transporter to join their team! This position is a crucial part of the transdisciplinary team of experts helping persons served in the rehabilitation process.

The full-time Person Served Transporter primarily works varied weekday hours between 6:00am-6:00pm based on person served transport needs, supporting our Inpatient program. On rare occasions, out of town appointments may require hours outside of 6:00am-6:00pm. There are no routine weekend or holiday expectations. You will have a general idea of your schedule each week, but some flexibility is required for last-minute changes. An active CNA license is preferred.


Our Person Served Transporter positions start at $18/hour for minimal experience. We pay a 9% differential on your experienced-based wage for all hours worked between 2:00pm-10:00pm, and 11% differential for all hours worked between 10:00pm-6:00am. We do annual raises based on budget capacity, and we are also a qualified not-for-profit employer for the federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness program.

What do our Person Served Transporters do?

• Ensures an efficient and effective rehabilitation process through timely, supportive, safe and friendly non-emergency transport of persons served and equipment to and from the facility for outing, appointments, and other person-served or organizational purposes.
• Plans around various schedules, assisting persons served in and out of vehicles, including lifts/transfers and the use of various safety/security apparatus, and coordinating with other rehabilitation team members.
• When not driving/transporting, this position also assists with various duties within the Nursing department. These duties can include but are not limited to: direct care (i.e. meal assistance), scheduling appointments, stocking rooms, managing incoming faxes, and unloading supplies.

Skills & Requirements
An excellent candidate for the Patient Transporter position meets the following criteria:

• Puts others first - those we serve are at the core of what we do; their goals and values guide all decisions
• Looks for opportunities to be innovative and create change
• Is curious and dares to be extraordinary; be willing to be both the expert and the student
• Expects more than others think is possible and creates a higher standard
• Honors the uniqueness of each individual, knowing their injury does not define their potential
• Is comfortable working with computers and electronic records
• Is passionate about meeting new people and providing encouragement
• Is detailed-oriented and a planner
• Is comfortable with and capable safely operating various types of passenger vehicles, occasionally in heavy traffic

On With Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we make all employment-related decisions based on your competencies, talents and professional potential.
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