Transportation Aide

Transportation Aide

The transportation aide is responsible for non-emergency medical transportation of elderly individuals to routine doctor appointments, activities, or hospital admissions/discharges.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee patient activities and does not leave patients unattended to ensure safety.
• Escort and remain with the patient during appointments as necessary.
• Adheres to safety regulations of facility as per policies and procedures and external regulatory.
• Complies with standard/universal precautions and infection control policies and attends required in-services to keep self-informed.
• Performs safety observation and fall protocol and one to one protocol as directed; assists at risk/physically challenged patients with mobility needs as needed.
• Communicates and documents patient observation and date effectively.
• Communicates with the administration to establish a schedule for picking up and dropping off patients in a timely manner; communicates with referral sources and patient families in appropriate manner while transporting patients.
• Maintains the on-call phone to be available to communicate with nursing and admission staff while transporting patients.; communicate patients not able to be picked up/absentees to nursing staff in a timely manner.
• Communicates follow-up on patient care responsibilities; incomplete assignments, ongoing activities and current patient needs that affect attendance.
• Perform safety checks and vehicle inspections as required.
• Practices safe driving and obeys all traffic laws and reports any incidents and accidents immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must have a valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Prior experience transporting patients/residents in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Must be able to interact positively with residents, families, and regulatory agencies, and work collaboratively with employees at all levels.
• Must be able to maintain consistent attendance and be willing to work long or irregular hours, often under pressure.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and remove assistive devices as needed to clean equipment properly.
• Must comply with all local health regulations and successfully complete a post-offer health assessment.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the use of mechanical devices):
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and community agencies.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as walking, reaching, bending, stretching, pulling, and lifting.
• Adequate fine and gross motor coordination to carry out required tasks.

Work Environment:

• Long-term care facility setting.
• Exposure to residents with varying levels of care needs.
• May include evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.

Core Competencies:

• Resident-centered care
• Professionalism and ethical conduct
• Team collaboration
• Problem-solving
• Cultural sensitivity and respect

The facility is an equal opportunity employer. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.