Transportation Aide

Heritage Nursing Center Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing • Kennett, MO

5d

About The Position

Americare Senior Living is seeking a dependable and compassionate Transportation Aide to safely transport residents to approved destinations while providing assistance, supervision, and support. The aide is entrusted with residents’ care and well-being during transport and represents Americare with professionalism, compassion, honesty, integrity, and respect.

The Transportation Aide drives facility vehicles to transport residents to appointments, activities, and other approved destinations. The role includes assisting residents during transport, ensuring their safety, and maintaining a calm, supportive environment throughout each trip. The role may also be known as Driver Aide, Resident Transportation Assistant, or Transport Assistant.

The position involves driving company vehicles and assisting residents in and out of facilities, medical offices, and community destinations. Duties may take place indoors and outdoors and in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 20 years.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
• Acceptable driving record in accordance with company policy.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and attentive while transporting residents.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and professionalism.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and assist with resident transfers as needed.
• Ability to push, pull, and maneuver up to 100 lbs., including resident mobility assistance.
• Ability to maneuver resident wheelchairs weighing up to 350 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate facility vehicles to transport residents to and from scheduled destinations.
• Assist residents with entering and exiting vehicles, including mobility and safety support.
• Provide supervision and attentive care to residents during transport.
• Maintain a courteous, respectful, and compassionate demeanor.
• Follow transportation and safety protocols to ensure resident safety.
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff about resident needs or concerns.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the assigned vehicle and perform basic safety checks.
• Protect resident confidentiality and comply with HIPAA guidelines.
• Represent Americare positively when interacting with residents, families, and community partners.
• Follow transportation safety procedures and two-person assist guidelines when required.
• Use required PPE and safety equipment.
• Report work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation.
• Participate in company drug testing procedures.
• Follow safe driving practices, including seatbelt use and not using a cell phone while driving.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support.
• Free meals during shifts.
• Recognition programs and career advancement pathways.
• Competitive compensation.
• Daily pay access.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED