Van Driver/Transportation Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Maple Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is now seeking a full-time and part-time Transportation Aide.

Maple Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 92-bed skilled nursing facility located in Kingston, PA. Our focus is quality care in a supportive and friendly environment. Our facility offers a range of amenities, specializing in short-stay rehabilitation and long-term care. If you are looking to join a caring and supportive team, we would like to meet you.

This position 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 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.

Experience :  Previous work experience in driving a wheelchair van and in the health care of the older adult preferred.

Certificate/Licenses :  Must have a current PA CNA certification as well as a valid PA driver’s license and have an excellent driving record.  Must be CPR and basic first aid certified.

Essential Job Functions:

Transport residents from building to designated appointments and returns

Transport new admissions when required

Log all transport in transport log and record all trips when completed

Daily check of resident’s appointments and make schedule

Other duties as assigned

Maple Ridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Maple Ridge's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, and employee activities.