Transportation Aide at SLP Operations, LLC

Willis, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, Patient Safety Oversight, Patient Escort, Adherence to Safety Regulations, Infection Control Compliance, Mobility Assistance, Effective Communication, Patient Observation Documentation, Scheduling Coordination, Safe Driving Practices, Vehicle Inspection, Fall Protocol Implementation, Universal Precautions

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description The transportation aide is responsible for non-emergency medical transportation of elderly individuals to routine doctor appointments, activities, or hospital admissions/discharges. This position reports to the Director of Nursing. 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.; communicates 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. Requirements Must have a Valid Driver's License with a clean record. Prior experience transporting patients/residents in a healthcare setting is preferred. Nurse Aide Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

The Transportation Aide provides non-emergency medical transportation for elderly individuals to appointments and activities, ensuring patient safety by overseeing activities and remaining with patients as needed. This role also involves communicating schedules, patient status, and performing required vehicle safety checks.