Transportation Assistant

Transportation AssistantMaplewood Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies is currently recruiting for a Transportation Assistant to join our team. Primarily dayshift, Monday - Friday with weekends as needed.The position of Transportation Assistant exists to assist residents with transportation to and from inside facility and outside physician appointments and events in a safe manner and in accordance with established procedures. This position must work effectively with team members in ensuring that work is accomplished and quality care is delivered, supporting their team members and celebrating team successes. While focusing on delivering quality resident care, the position must also manage the resources that are available to them in their job.Job Duties and Responsibilities:Transport and assist residents, per facility vehicle, to outside physician visits in a safe manner.When not working in transportation, will be expected to work in Activities department as well as working as a CNA if needed.Assist with transporting residents within the facility to scheduled specialty appointments, i.e. podiatry, audiology, optometry, dental, etc.Assist with transporting residents to and from scheduled in-house activities.Provide one on one monitoring for residents deemed an elopement risk on outside visits.Perform basic nursing care procedures for residents as required.Create a clean, comfortable, and safe environment for residents and assure that their needs are met.Maintain resident documentation records.Maintain and work within established departmental, center, and corporate policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.Attend and participate in scheduled training, educational classes, and orientation programs to maintain certification and enhance quality of care.Perform other related activities as assigned or requested.Qualifications and Experience Requirements:High school graduate or G. E. D. equivalentValid WV Driver's License & WV CNA License RequiredGraduate of an approved Nurse Aide Training Program or be eligible to enter such a program and graduate and pass a state test within 120 days from date of employment.Must possess Red Cross First Aid Certificate.Prior work/life experiences involving independent decision makingPrior work/life experiences, preferably in healthcare or a service industryCompassionate and enthusiastic personalityBenefits:As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.About Us:Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional, person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute services for individuals with chronic or complex conditions. Today, our more than 105 skilled nursing and long-term care facilities serve nearly 13,000 residents at any given time.To support our centers and ensure long-term success and continuity of care, CommuniCare has developed integrated lines of business spanning the full continuum of care. These specialized solutions include chronic disease management, memory care, telehealth services, Medicare insurance plans, behavioral health programs, and comprehensive medical services. Together, they enable us to deliver sophisticated, coordinated, and transformative care beyond the walls of our facilities.Our mission, Serve with Pride, is evident in the quality and consistency residents, families, and community partners have come to expect and trust. With more than 14,000 employees serving communities across Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, and West Virginia, we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents by placing extraordinary service above all else.We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to enhance quality of life—creating environments where residents feel at home, employees thrive, and families find comfort and confidence in the care we provide.