Transportation Aide
About The Position
The transportation aide is responsible for non-emergency medical transportation of elderly individuals to routine doctor appointments, activities, or hospital admissions/discharges. This position reports to the Director of Nursing. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Oversee patient activities and does not leave patients unattended to ensure safety. Escort and remain with the patient during appointments as necessary. Adheres to safety regulations of facility as per policies and procedures and external regulatory. Complies with standard/universal precautions and infection control policies and attends required in-services to keep self-informed. Performs safety observation and fall protocol and one to one protocol as directed; assists at risk/physically challenged patients with mobility needs as needed. Communicates and documents patient observation and date effectively. Communicates with the administration to establish a schedule for picking up and dropping off patients in a timely manner; communicates with referral sources and patient families in appropriate manner while transporting patients. Maintains the on-call phone to be available to communicate with nursing and admission staff while transporting patients.; communicates patients not able to be picked up/absentees to nursing staff in a timely manner. Communicates follow-up on patient care responsibilities; incomplete assignments, ongoing activities and current patient needs that affect attendance. Perform safety checks and vehicle inspections as required. Practices safe driving and obeys all traffic laws, and reports any incidents and accidents immediately.
Requirements
- Must have a high school diploma, vocational training, or equivalent.
- Must have a valid Driver's License with clean record.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience transporting patients/residents to a hospital or nursing home is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee patient activities and does not leave patients unattended to ensure safety.
- Escort and remain with the patient during appointments as necessary.
- Adheres to safety regulations of facility as per policies and procedures and external regulatory.
- Complies with standard/universal precautions and infection control policies and attends required in-services to keep self-informed.
- Performs safety observation and fall protocol and one to one protocol as directed; assists at risk/physically challenged patients with mobility needs as needed.
- Communicates and documents patient observation and date effectively.
- Communicates with the administration to establish a schedule for picking up and dropping off patients in a timely manner; communicates with referral sources and patient families in appropriate manner while transporting patients.
- Maintains the on-call phone to be available to communicate with nursing and admission staff while transporting patients.; communicates patients not able to be picked up/absentees to nursing staff in a timely manner.
- Communicates follow-up on patient care responsibilities; incomplete assignments, ongoing activities and current patient needs that affect attendance.
- Perform safety checks and vehicle inspections as required.
- Practices safe driving and obeys all traffic laws, and reports any incidents and accidents immediately.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
