Transportation CNA at Sherman

Focused Post Acute Care Partners•Sherman, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Focused Post Acute Care Partners is seeking a Certified Transportation Aide - CNA to provide non-emergency transportation for residents traveling to medical appointments and treatments. The role accommodates wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers and provides safe, customized transportation. The position also includes assisting residents when boarding and exiting the vehicle and reaching medical offices or treatment areas, maintaining the vehicle and its safety equipment, responding to emergencies, and completing required reports. When not transporting residents, the driver reports to the supervisor for assignments. The work schedule is as assigned and may include some weekends, evenings, and holidays. This is a non-exempt position.

Requirements

Current CNA certification.
Ability to communicate effectively in English using oral and written instructions.
Currently valid driver's license as required by the state.
Excellent driving record, as verified by the state Department of Motor Vehicles.
Reliability and ability to work independently and remain calm in an emergency.
High school diploma or equivalency degree.
Ability to safely push, pull, lift, bend, kneel, and reach, and to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, non-emergency transportation for residents to medical appointments and treatments.
Inspect the van before trips for damage and defects and check brakes, horn, windshield wipers, lights, first-aid kits, emergency flashers, door-opening devices, registration, inspection stickers, and cellular phone operation.
Assist residents and caregivers with boarding and ensure wheelchairs and passengers are properly secured before driving.
Assist residents in exiting the van and reaching the appropriate offices or treatment areas; check the vehicle for belongings left behind.
Provide first aid or CPR during transport when required, notify emergency personnel and the supervisor when skilled assistance is needed, and complete the end-of-day run report.
Report traffic accidents immediately to a supervisor, request police or ambulance services as needed, assist injured people using the first-aid kit until help arrives, and complete the company accident report.
Report to the supervisor for assignments when not transporting residents.
Promote positive public relations with patients, residents, family members, and guests.
Communicate tactfully and appropriately in sensitive or emotional situations.
Follow appropriate workplace behavior and dress-code requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.