Transport Aide, CNA

Betsy Ross Operations LLC•Rome, NY

31d

About The Position

Betsy Ross Nursing & Rehab Center is a 120-bed facility offering excellence in rehabilitation and skilled nursing care in a lovely homelike environment undergoing AN EXCITING LARGE-SCALE RENOVATION UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT! With a focus on rehabilitation and recovery, our skilled team of therapists and healthcare professionals assist residents in achieving optimal health and well-being. We offer residents the perfect setting to experience a tranquil and peaceful backdrop for rehabilitation. Our mission is to provide high quality care to all with respect and compassion through a team approach that focuses on personalized goals. We offer EXCELLENT Aetna Health benefits 1st of the month after hire date, along with other key benefits! The Transport Aide / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing high-quality, compassionate care to residents while supporting their medical and personal needs both on-site and off-site. This dual-role position functions as a CNA on the unit as needed and also accompanies residents to medical appointments, assisting them throughout the visit and safely transporting them using the facility van. The ideal candidate is committed to promoting resident independence, preserving dignity, and enhancing quality of life. Transport Aide, accompanies residents to medical, dental, and other off-site appointments as scheduled. Assists residents before, during, and after appointments to ensure comfort, safety, and understanding of care instructions. Safely transports residents to and from appointments using the facility van in compliance with traffic laws and facility policies. Assists residents with entering and exiting the vehicle and secures wheelchairs and mobility devices properly. Communicates appointment outcomes, instructions, and observations to nursing staff upon return. Maintains cleanliness and safety of the facility vehicle and reports any maintenance or safety concerns promptly. The Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA, must be committed to our mission to deliver superior healthcare to our residents in a manner which promotes independence, preserves dignity, & strives to improve their quality of life Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA provides residents with routine daily nursing care in accordance with established procedures & document the resident care appropriately Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA creates & maintains a calm atmosphere throughout the unit/shift Prepare residents for meals, serve trays, & assist with feeding as indicated Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA will check residents routinely to assure that their personal care/hygiene needs are being met including giving/assisting residents with bath functions Assist with transportation, lifting, turning, moving, positioning, & transferring residents into/out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchair, lifts, etc. Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA answers resident calls promptly & report all changes in resident’s condition promptly Measure & record temperatures, pulse, blood pressures, etc. as instructed

Requirements

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (per facility requirements).
Ability to operate a facility van and assist residents with mobility needs.
Holds CNA Certification in New York State that is current & in good standing
Dedicated to providing extraordinary compassionate care as a CNA to each resident
Energetic, enthusiastic, committed, & passionate about quality care
Genuinely interested in helping ill, injured, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, & sometimes challenging residents
Patience, a cheerful disposition, & willingness to assist any residents & co-workers
Excellent communication, customer service, & organization skills
Trusted to work independently & in a team environment
Able to work well under pressure, flexible, & will work harmoniously with all staff

Responsibilities

Transport Aide, accompanies residents to medical, dental, and other off-site appointments as scheduled.
Assists residents before, during, and after appointments to ensure comfort, safety, and understanding of care instructions.
Safely transports residents to and from appointments using the facility van in compliance with traffic laws and facility policies.
Assists residents with entering and exiting the vehicle and secures wheelchairs and mobility devices properly.
Communicates appointment outcomes, instructions, and observations to nursing staff upon return.
Maintains cleanliness and safety of the facility vehicle and reports any maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
The Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA, must be committed to our mission to deliver superior healthcare to our residents in a manner which promotes independence, preserves dignity, & strives to improve their quality of life
Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA provides residents with routine daily nursing care in accordance with established procedures & document the resident care appropriately
Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA creates & maintains a calm atmosphere throughout the unit/shift
Prepare residents for meals, serve trays, & assist with feeding as indicated
Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA will check residents routinely to assure that their personal care/hygiene needs are being met including giving/assisting residents with bath functions
Assist with transportation, lifting, turning, moving, positioning, & transferring residents into/out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchair, lifts, etc.
Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA answers resident calls promptly & report all changes in resident’s condition promptly
Measure & record temperatures, pulse, blood pressures, etc. as instructed