OVERVIEW: Provide quality nursing care to residents in a long-term care environment which promotes their rights, dignity, freedom of choice, and their individuality under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. In addition, the C.N.A. Transporter will provide transportation for residents to and from appointments.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE CNA-TRANSPORTER POSITION:

• A high school diploma or equivalent; successful completion of a state-approved Nursing
• Assistant Certification course or other education which meets state certification requirements
• Must hold current Nursing Assistant Certifications in the state in which they are practicing
• Must be knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.
  Current Transporter ‘s License with a clean driving record

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day.
• The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds.

• This position includes assisting, transporting and setting up appoints for resident at any given time.
• Additionally, the C.N.A.-Transporter will assist with floor duties as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Must be customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure
• Must be approachable, flexible and adaptable to change
• Must be willing to work weekends if needed
• Must pass a Level II Background
• Experience in Long Term Care preferred