Certified Nursing Assistant - Transportation Aide

PruittHealth • North Augusta, SC

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About The Position

As a Transportation Aide / Certified Nursing Assistant at PruittHealth Coastal Central, you will help ensure patients and residents receive safe, timely, and supportive transportation to appointments, therapies, and activities. You will also provide CNA support and help create a caring experience for those served.

The role includes transporting patients and residents to medical appointments, treatments, and approved outings; assisting them with vehicle entry and exit using appropriate lifting, transfer, and mobility techniques; and providing hands-on support with activities of daily living, personal care, and ambulation as needed. You will document transportation activity, keep vehicles clean and safe, follow infection-control and safety requirements, and coordinate transportation with nursing and administrative teams.

Requirements

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• High school diploma or GED.
• CPR certification, or ability to obtain it upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record; a Motor Vehicle Record is required as part of pre-employment.
• One year of experience in skilled nursing, senior living, home health, or patient transportation.
• Familiarity with wheelchair lifts, securements, and mobility devices.
• Ability to lift, transfer, and assist patients safely.
• Excellent communication and service skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients and residents to medical appointments, treatments, and approved outings.
• Assist individuals entering and exiting vehicles using proper lifting, transfer, and mobility techniques.
• Provide hands-on CNA support, including assistance with activities of daily living, personal care, and ambulation as needed.
• Maintain a positive, welcoming, and caring environment during transportation interactions.
• Complete transportation logs, mileage documentation, and schedules accurately and on time.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards for transport vehicles.
• Follow infection-control practices, safety regulations, and PruittHealth policies.
• Coordinate transportation operations with nursing and administrative teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED