Transportation Aide

BETHESDA HEALTH AND HOUSING•Willmar, MN

About The Position

The Transportation Aide assists with transporting Bethesda Day Break clients to and from the program and on community outings. The role supports clients’ safety and well-being and helps make transportation engaging through conversation. The aide observes and reports incidents or changes in clients’ condition or behavior, shares relevant information with the Program Director and team, and coordinates daily attendance and schedule information with staff and passenger assistants. This is a part-time position scheduled Monday through Friday in morning and afternoon split shifts, approximately 4–5 hours per day. The position reports to the Adult Day Manager, or to the Assistant in the Manager’s absence, and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, follow directions, and use general mathematical skills.
Ability to speak clearly and make oneself understood to clients with varying abilities.
Ability to think creatively, plan, and problem-solve.
Ability to relate to people with differing needs, including residents, family members, and visitors.
Ability to complete required paperwork.
Ability to assist with transportation as assigned.
Ability to work as a team player and independently, learn willingly, and maintain an outgoing, cheerful, enthusiastic personality.
Demonstrate respect for elderly and/or physically challenged people.
Ability to cope with a variety of people and physical and mental states, frequent interruptions, distressed or lonely people, limited space and lack of a quiet place for concentration, and clients with dementia.
Ability to make decisions regarding client safety in emergency situations.
Attend ongoing activity training and appropriate Bethesda in-services as scheduled.
CPR and First Aid training and certification are listed under job knowledge; the posting also states that NA/R training and certification is not required.

Nice To Haves

Previous work with elderly or physically challenged persons is desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with transportation to and from Day Break and on community outings, treating them with care and respect.
Help ensure clients’ safety and well-being during transportation and provide engaging conversation.
Observe and report incidents or changes in clients’ condition or behavior to the Program Director or RN Consultant.
Share pertinent client information with the Program Director and team members.
Establish the daily list of clients attending.
Check for client appointments outside of ADS and other changes to clients’ schedules.
Coordinate the daily client schedule and attendance list with the passenger assistant’s schedule, and alert the program assistant to schedule changes.
Communicate relevant information about clients’ daily schedules to the Program Director and staff.
Attend ongoing activity training and appropriate Bethesda in-services.
Report for and leave the work area on time, participate in annual performance evaluations, and write yearly personal goals.
Maintain professional conduct and a pleasant, friendly attitude toward staff, residents, and visitors; remain willing to learn and adapt to emerging needs.