Facility Driver

Paradigm at the Prairies•El Campo, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

In keeping with our organization’s goals, this position is responsible for transporting residents to and from medical and other appointments in a timely manner. The position is also required to deliver quality daily routine nursing care to residents requiring short-term, skilled, and long-term nursing care, as directed by the supervisor, the facility’s policies and procedures, and good nursing judgment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Texas.
Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet) required.
Must be able to demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and maintain a positive and professional attitude.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude
Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Display attention to detail
Interact with residents, families, and the community in a professional manner

Nice To Haves

2 years’ experience in Long-Term Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a written schedule of patient appointments
Safely load and unload patients from vehicle, accompany to physician office, and stay with patient if needed
Arrange appointment times to allow flexibility to remain with patient if necessary
Deliver and pick up medical documents from physician offices
Provide transport services as directed
Ensure that vehicle is in safe and working condition, suitable for resident to load, unload, and be transported in the vehicle
Provide direct nursing care, under direct supervision/direction of a nurse, in accordance with federal and state regulations, facility policies and procedures, and prudent nursing judgment
Perform resident care duties as assigned by charge nurse, including but not limited to transporting and transferring, restocking resident room, changing linen, properly positioning resident, bathing, assisting with bowel and bladder needs, assisting with dressing, assisting with eating and hydration, taking vital signs, and caring for resident as needed or directed
Document tasks performed in accordance with organization policies and procedures
Follow appropriate infection control practices
Report any observations and pertinent information, regarding resident care and condition, to the nursing supervisor promptly
Document observations and care delivered to residents daily, per standards of practice and facility policy and procedures
Have knowledge of and utilize of the facility’s written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department
Utilize established methods for coordination and communication of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed
Conduct oneself in a professional manner in compliance with facility policies
Ensure that nursing interventions are performed in a timely manner. If there must be a delay, explanations for delays in answers/responses are provided
Provide care in a manner that respect for the resident's dignity and privacy is consistently upheld.