Transportation Aide

Weston County Health Services • Newcastle, WY

5d • $0 - $19

About The Position

The Transportation Aide safely transports long-term care residents to and from medical and therapy appointments, activities, and other approved outings while protecting their comfort, dignity, and safety. The role may also include helping residents with mobility, transfers, toileting, dressing, and appointment preparation; coordinating schedules; and providing basic resident support as assigned. The aide observes residents and promptly reports concerns to nursing staff, maintains accurate transportation records, and ensures required paperwork, medications, and personal belongings accompany residents when applicable.

The position includes inspecting and maintaining transport vehicles and equipment, securing wheelchairs and mobility devices, following traffic laws and facility safety and infection-control procedures, and protecting resident confidentiality. When not transporting residents, the aide may help pass meal trays or take residents to dining areas. The role works indoors and outdoors in varying weather and involves frequent interaction with residents, families, medical offices, and staff, with possible exposure to bodily fluids and infectious materials.

Compensation starts at $19.00 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits include paid personal leave, health, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident coverage, bereavement leave, and opportunities for growth and professional development, including scholarships and training. CNA certification must be completed within one year of hire.

Requirements

• Complete CNA certification within one year of hire.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to safely assist residents with transfers and mobility needs.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift, transfer, push, and pull residents and mobility equipment safely.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to operate wheelchair lifts and securement devices.
• Patient, courteous, compassionate, dependable, and safety-conscious approach; enjoys working with older adults.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous healthcare or transportation experience preferred; caregiving, home health care, senior services, personal care assistance, homemaking, or CNA experience is relevant.
• CPR certification preferred or required according to facility policy.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents to medical appointments, therapy appointments, outings, and other approved destinations.
• Assist residents in entering and exiting vehicles using proper transfer techniques and equipment.
• Secure wheelchairs and mobility devices appropriately during transport.
• Ensure residents have required paperwork, medications, and personal belongings when applicable.
• Maintain accurate transportation schedules and communicate appointment times with nursing staff and departments.
• Assist residents with mobility, toileting, dressing, and preparation before appointments as needed.
• Provide courteous, respectful, and compassionate assistance during transport and outings.
• Observe residents for changes in condition and promptly report concerns to nursing staff.
• Assist residents safely back to their rooms upon return to the facility.
• Inspect vehicles before transport, including checking fuel, lights, cleanliness, wheelchair restraints, and safety equipment.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of transport vehicles.
• Immediately report vehicle maintenance issues, accidents, or safety concerns.
• Follow traffic laws, facility policies, resident safety procedures, and infection-control procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information during transportation.
• Assist with passing meal trays or transporting residents to dining areas when not completing scheduled transports.
• Help keep wheelchairs and transport equipment clean and functional.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development, including scholarships and training.
• Paid Personal Leave (PPL), accruing from the first day and usable after 90 days of employment.
• Health insurance coverage beginning the first day of the month following hire.
• Dental insurance (Delta Dental) beginning the first day of the month following hire.
• Vision insurance.
• $50,000 life insurance coverage beginning the first day of the month following hire.
• 100% employer-paid disability and accident coverage.
• Bereavement leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed