Transportation Aide | Long Term Care

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Sturgis, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Aide provides safe transportation to and from appointments, schedules resident appointments, and assists with resident care and facility activities. The role keeps track of appointment schedules, transports residents, assists with transfers and appointment paperwork, and helps with patient care as needed. The incumbent must cross-train to support room turnovers, positioning, transfers, and patient transport. The position also supports patient care activities, contributes to permanent documentation of patient data, encourages residents to participate in religious activities to meet spiritual needs, helps maintain a safe and secure environment, and shops for or assists residents with shopping needs. Other duties may be assigned. The position is based at Monument Health Sturgis Hospital in Sturgis, South Dakota, within Long Term Care–Skilled Nursing. It is a regular position scheduled for 40 hours per week. The starting pay range is $18.99–$21.83, determined by the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

Hold a state driver's license.
Obtain Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification from the South Dakota Board of Nursing within 120 days of hire, in accordance with SD 44:74:02:03, Exception for employment of unqualified nurse aides.
Have at least 1 year of related work experience.
Be able to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Meet the physical demands of heavy work: exert up to 25 pounds constantly, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally or seldomly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent in General Studies.
At least 1 year of Long Term Care experience.

Responsibilities

Keep track of and adhere to resident appointment schedules.
Provide transportation to resident appointments.
Assist residents with transfers and paperwork needed at appointments.
Assist with patient care as needed.
Cross-train to assist with room turnovers, positioning, transfers, and patient transport.
Assist with and support patient care activities, as evidenced by observation and feedback.
Contribute to the permanent documentation of patient data.
Encourage residents to participate in religious activities to meet their spiritual needs.
Provide and maintain a safe and secure environment to promote resident health and comfort.
Shop for residents and/or assist residents with shopping needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.