Transportation Aide at CommuniCare Health Services

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Transportation, Resident Care, Basic Nursing Care, Documentation, Teamwork, Compassion, Decision Making, Safety Procedures, First Aid, Healthcare Experience, Monitoring, Communication, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Customer Service, Problem Solving

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Address: 135 Southern Dr Keyser, WV 26726 Keyser Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies is currently recruiting for a Transportation Assistant to join our team. PURPOSE/BELIEF STATEMENT: 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 & RESPONSIBILITIES Transport and assist residents, per facility vehicle, to outside physician visits in a safe manner. 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 & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS High school graduate or G. E. D. equivalent Must possess a current, valid Driver’s License in State of employment. Graduate 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 making Prior work/life experiences, preferably in healthcare or a service industry Compassionate and enthusiastic personality Benefits 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 care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 130 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 16,000 employees across several states. As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and is a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal. Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania). As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.

Responsibilities

The Transportation Aide is responsible for safely transporting residents to and from appointments and activities, both inside and outside the facility. They must also provide basic nursing care and ensure a clean and safe environment for residents.