Transportation Aide

Heritage Health Care Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing•Chanute, KS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Americare Senior Living is seeking a dependable and compassionate Transportation Aide for Heritage Health Care Community, a skilled nursing community in Chanute, Kansas. The role safely transports residents to appointments, activities, and other approved destinations while providing assistance, supervision, and support. The Transportation Aide is entrusted with residents’ care and well-being during transport and represents Americare with professionalism, compassion, honesty, integrity, and respect. Responsibilities include operating facility vehicles, assisting residents with entering and exiting vehicles, attending to resident safety and comfort during trips, communicating with nursing staff about resident needs or concerns, and maintaining vehicle cleanliness and performing basic safety checks. The role involves driving company vehicles and assisting residents in and out of facilities, medical offices, and community destinations, in indoor and outdoor settings and varying weather conditions. The position is full-time, with day shifts and a Monday–Friday schedule, and starts at $17 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 20 years of age.
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 pounds and assist with resident transfers as needed.
Ability to push, pull, and maneuver up to 100 pounds, including resident mobility assistance.
Ability to maneuver resident wheelchairs weighing up to 350 pounds.

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 regarding resident needs or concerns.
Maintain cleanliness and perform basic safety checks of the assigned vehicle.
Protect resident confidentiality and comply with HIPAA guidelines.
Represent Americare positively when interacting with residents, families, and community partners.
Follow required transportation safety procedures and two-person assist guidelines when required.
Use required personal protective equipment 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.