Transportation Aide

SLP Operations, LLC • Willis, TX

2d

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.

• 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 Valid Driver's License with a clean record.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience transporting patients/residents in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Nurse Aide Certification 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees