Transportation

CommuniCare • Indianapolis, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Evergreen Crossing and Loft, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies is currently recruiting for a Transportation Assistant to join our team. Full Time Position Available CNA/QMA Required PURPOSE/BELIEF STATEMENT: The position of Transportation Assistant exists to assist residents with transportation to and from inside facility and outside physician appointments and events in a safe manner and in accordance with established procedures. This position must work effectively with team members in ensuring that work is accomplished and quality care is delivered, supporting their team members and celebrating team successes. While focusing on delivering quality resident care, the position must also manage the resources that are available to them in their job.

Requirements

• High school graduate or G. E. D. equivalent
• CNA/QMA Required
• Must possess a current, valid Driver’s License in State of employment.
• Graduate of an approved Nurse Aide Training Program or be eligible to enter such a program and graduate and pass a state test within 120 days from date of employment.
• Must possess Red Cross First Aid Certificate.
• Prior work/life experiences involving independent decision making
• Prior work/life experiences, preferably in healthcare or a service industry
• Compassionate and enthusiastic personality

Responsibilities

• Transport and assist residents, per facility vehicle, to outside physician visits in a safe manner.
• Assist with transporting residents within the facility to scheduled specialty appointments, i.e. podiatry, audiology, optometry, dental, etc.
• Assist with transporting residents to and from scheduled in-house activities.
• Provide one on one monitoring for residents deemed an elopement risk on outside visits.
• Perform basic nursing care procedures for residents as required.
• Create a clean, comfortable, and safe environment for residents and assure that their needs are met.
• Maintain resident documentation records.
• Maintain and work within established departmental, center, and corporate policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Attend and participate in scheduled training, educational classes, and orientation programs to maintain certification and enhance quality of care.
• Perform other related activities as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans.
• We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers.
• We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.

What This Job Offers

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