Certified Transportation Aide *CNA Certification Required*

divh2Certified Transportation Aide/h2pTo provide nonemergency transport of mobility-impaired individuals by accommodating wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers and offering safe custom transportation for medical appointments and treatments./ppEssential Functions:/pulliTo assure resident safety, visually inspects van for any defects and/or vehicle damage; checks operating systems: Brakes, horn, windshield wipers, lights, first-aid kits, emergency flashers and door opening devices for proper operation before starting trips; validates registration and inspection stickers for vehicle are state compliant/liliProvides whatever assistance is required for boarding of patient and any caregiver and ensures wheelchair and passenger are properly secured before starting van upon arrival at medical facility, assists patients in leaving van and reaching proper offices or treatment areas; inspects van to ensure that no personal items have been left behind/liliProvides first-aid or CPR if required during patient transport; immediately notifies emergency personnel and supervisor if skilled assistance is required/liliReports traffic accidents immediately to supervisor, requesting police or ambulance service as needed; assists injured persons from first-aid kit until these services arrive; completes company accident report/liliWhen not transporting residents, driver will report to supervisor for assignments/liliPromotes positive public relations with patients, residents, family members and guests/liliUses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations/liliAlways use appropriate workplace behavior and adhere to dress code/li/ulpQualifications:/pullistrongMust have a current CNA certification/strong/liliAbility to communicate effectively with oral and written instructions in English/liliMust hold a currently valid drivers license as required by the state and have an excellent driving record as verified by the state Department of Motor Vehicles/liliMust be reliable and capable of working independently and remaining calm in case of emergency/liliCurrent CPR certification preferred/liliHigh school diploma or equivalency degree/liliDepending on assigned area, knowledge of Spanish would be helpful/li/ulpPhysical Requirements: The ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, and reaching up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations./ppWork Schedule: As assigned, including some weekends, evenings, and holidays./ppWork Environment: Clinical./ppCaraday Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law./p/div