Patient Transport Driver
El Reno Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center•El Reno, OK
•Onsite
About The Position
El Reno Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dependable and compassionate Driver/CNA to join our team. This is a full-time position responsible for safely transporting residents to medical appointments, activities, and other scheduled destinations. When not transporting, the Driver/CNA will work on the floor in the CNA role and assist with resident care.
Requirements
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.
- Must meet facility and insurance requirements for operating a facility vehicle.
- CPR/BLS certification required.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Ability to safely assist residents with transfers, personal care, wheelchairs, mobility equipment, and transportation needs.
- Ability to safely drive in varying weather, traffic, and road conditions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and healthcare providers.
- Must be dependable, punctual, professional, and able to work independently.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with getting ready for scheduled appointments and ensure they are prepared to leave the facility on time.
- Safely transport residents to and from medical appointments and other designated locations in a punctual and timely manner.
- Safely operate the facility vehicle in varying weather, traffic, and road conditions and appropriately respond to driving hazards.
- Escort residents to and from appointments and assist them throughout the transportation process as needed.
- Provide transportation for occasional resident activities and outings.
- Assist residents with entering and exiting the facility vehicle, including residents who use wheelchairs or other mobility equipment.
- Ensure residents are safely secured with seatbelts and that wheelchairs are properly secured before transportation.
- Coordinate resident drop-off and pick-up times with nursing staff.
- Perform required vehicle inspections before driving and report any safety or maintenance concerns.
- Maintain required transportation and driving logs.
- Keep the facility vehicle clean, organized, and secure.
- Provide assistance, comfort, and support to residents during transportation.
- Transport resident belongings, medical equipment, supplies, and other items as needed.
- Maintain resident privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
- Follow facility policies and all applicable state and federal regulations.
- Participate in required training, education, in-services, and facility meetings.
- Be available for early-morning and late-evening transports when resident appointments require transportation outside of normal daytime hours.
- When there are no scheduled transports, work as a CNA on the floor and assist with resident care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $2,500 sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
