Transportation Aide (CNA)

Job Description

Job Description

Soddy-Daisy Healthcare is seeking a CNA for our Transportation Aide position!

At Soddy Daisy Healthcare Center, we believe a great workplace starts with a strong, supportive team. Right here in the heart of Soddy-Daisy, we’re all about providing top-notch, compassionate care to our residents while making sure our team feels supported, valued, and excited to come to work every day. We know that happy, appreciated employees provide the best care, which is why we focus on creating a positive work environment, recognizing hard work, and offering opportunities to grow.

What makes Soddy-Daisy special? Our employees say it best!

"I've been at the facility for about 4 years now. There is no other place I would rather be working, experiencing, and learning than here at Soddy-Daisy Healthcare. I love my residents and my coworkers." Mark Crum, CNA

"This place is a second home to me. I love it here and would not imagine working with anyone else. The staff is always friendly and caring to the residents. We get to watch people come in and go home reaching all of the goals they set to achieve. As well as create a homelike for the ones that call this amazing place home." -Brittni Hale, ABOM

"I have been with Soddy Daisy Healthcare for 6 years, and there would not be any place else I would rather be. The staff from doctors, nurses to housekeeping and activities and most importantly, our residents are the reason that Soddy Daisy is my work home. We as a team work diligently everyday to make sure that the residents are taken care of and are happy. The residents and patients are like family to us! I became a nurse to take care of people and see them get better!" - Morgan Ledford, LPN Supervisor

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and want to be part of a team that truly cares, we’d love to have you join us! Soddy-Daisy is the perfect place to build a rewarding career. Come be a part of something special!

Benefits:

·  Quarterly Micro Raises: Consistently rewarding exceptional performance with quarterly salary increases. Eligible for up to 5.5% raise per year!

·  Career Growth Opportunities : We prioritize internal growth and advancement.

·  Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health, dental, and vision insurance to support our employees' well-being.

• Free Health Insurance Option to those who qualify!

·  Tuition Reimbursement Program: Supporting continuous learning and career advancement with financial assistance.

·  Retirement Savings Plan: Offering a 401K plan for long-term financial security.

·  DailyPay Option: Offering flexibility with daily access to earned wages.

·  Uniforms Offered : Ensuring a unified workplace environment.

A  Transportation Aide transports residents to appointments and performs direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel, as needed. Assist with promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Confirm and make doctors’ appointments for residents.

• Assist in making arrangements, and in providing actual transportation, to appointments, community events and others, as needed.

• Notify family of arrangements regarding appointments.

• Perform clerical tasks to include processing administrative transfers and discharges.

• Record resident vital signs, weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption, and other information, as assigned.

• Utilize proper body mechanics when lifting or transporting residents.

Job Requirements:

• Active CNA license

• Valid State Driver’s License with no more than three (3) entries, counting accidents, moving violations, and failures to appear. All accidents are counted, regardless of fault.  (Note:  Convictions for DUI/DWI, refusal to test, reckless driving, hit and run or other felony convictions are unacceptable and disqualify the driver from driving on behalf of the facility regardless of the number of MVR entries.)

• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative, and make independent decisions.

• Effective verbal and written English communication skills. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal-opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.