Transportation Aide - Full time - Days - PACE - Bordentown
About The Position
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates. The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time). Position Overview Assists participants and potential participants during transportation. Assists participant with necessary preparation prior to transportation. Assists participant or potential participant onto and off of van in accordance with Capital Health policies and safety procedures. Assists the driver to secure participant personal items and DME. Remains on van while transporting participants. Acts as primary communicator with center, participant, and support serv ices when vehicle is in transport. Accompanies participants during outside appointments. Observes, reports, and records changes in the participant’s condition and environment to appropriate staff as needed. Stays alert for signs and symptoms of pain or discomfort. Asks questions if participant can make their needs known, reports pain or discomfort to transportation coordinator. Takes measures to provide safe care to prevent injury to self and participants during transportation. Uses proper body mechanics. Adheres to accepted infection control practices. Maintains a clean, safe work environment. Shares information on participant abilities, progress and preferences, and communicates information on a regular basis. Participates in assessment and care planning meetings with the Interdisciplinary Team or in other work groups, family meetings, or planning sessions as requested. Establishes a positive rapport with patients, patients' family members, and other members of the LIFE care team and its network providers. Remains an active and committed member of Capital Health LIFE staff and participates in program activities as assigned. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, family meetings, staff meetings, in-service and training programs, daily briefing meetings, and Quality Improvement activities. Develops and maintains positive relationships with co-workers, participants, and their significant others, medical staff, and visitors. Creates a safe and therapeutic environment that supports the special needs of the Senior populations served. Pursues opportunities for self-development, job enrichment, or advancing knowledge and skills. Assist with the development and complies with all organizational and departmental policies, procedures, standards and patient safety principles and implements changes utilizing appropriate channels. Performs other duties as required.
Requirements
- Education: High school diploma or GED.
- Experience: One year of experience in a healthcare or home health setting. Previous experience in acute care, long term care, or community based setting required.
- Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider,AHA Heartsaver AED,Drivers License
- Knowledge and Skills: Excellent customer service skills. Professional bedside manner. Performs patient-focused care.
- Special Training: Knowledge of proper use of transport related equipment and transport durable medical equipment (DME).
- Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Maintains positive relationships with coworkers. Creates a safe and therapeutic environment to support the special needs of the populations served.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation Occasional physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Taste or Smell , Talk or Hear Continuous physical demands include: Lifting Floor to Waist 35 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 35 lbs. Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Accurate Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Extreme Temperatures , Radiation , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Extreme Noise Levels , Dust/Particulate Matter
Responsibilities
- Assists participants and potential participants during transportation.
- Assists participant with necessary preparation prior to transportation.
- Assists participant or potential participant onto and off of van in accordance with Capital Health policies and safety procedures.
- Assists the driver to secure participant personal items and DME.
- Remains on van while transporting participants.
- Acts as primary communicator with center, participant, and support serv ices when vehicle is in transport.
- Accompanies participants during outside appointments.
- Observes, reports, and records changes in the participant’s condition and environment to appropriate staff as needed.
- Stays alert for signs and symptoms of pain or discomfort.
- Asks questions if participant can make their needs known, reports pain or discomfort to transportation coordinator.
- Takes measures to provide safe care to prevent injury to self and participants during transportation.
- Uses proper body mechanics.
- Adheres to accepted infection control practices.
- Maintains a clean, safe work environment.
- Shares information on participant abilities, progress and preferences, and communicates information on a regular basis.
- Participates in assessment and care planning meetings with the Interdisciplinary Team or in other work groups, family meetings, or planning sessions as requested.
- Establishes a positive rapport with patients, patients' family members, and other members of the LIFE care team and its network providers.
- Remains an active and committed member of Capital Health LIFE staff and participates in program activities as assigned.
- Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, family meetings, staff meetings, in-service and training programs, daily briefing meetings, and Quality Improvement activities.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with co-workers, participants, and their significant others, medical staff, and visitors.
- Creates a safe and therapeutic environment that supports the special needs of the Senior populations served.
- Pursues opportunities for self-development, job enrichment, or advancing knowledge and skills.
- Assist with the development and complies with all organizational and departmental policies, procedures, standards and patient safety principles and implements changes utilizing appropriate channels.
- Performs other duties as required.
Benefits
- Medical Plan
- Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare FSA - Dependent Care FSA
- Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
- Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter Transit
- Commuter Parking
- Supplemental Life Insurance - Voluntary Life Spouse - Voluntary Life Employee - Voluntary Life Child
- Voluntary Legal Services
- Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Paid Time-Off Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
