Transportation Services Assist

PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America®) • Dodge City, KS

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About The Position

The Transportation Services Assist provides resident transportation to and from appointments, activities, and events on and off Community property. The role assists residents with boarding and exiting vehicles and getting into appointments or activities, and safely transfers and ambulates residents using appropriate equipment, procedures, body mechanics, and the resident’s plan of care or service plan.

The position observes and describes residents’ behavior and status, reports pertinent changes to the charge nurse and in documentation, and alerts the supervisor to accidents, incidents, complaints, and changes in residents’ conditions. The role completes required documentation, maintains vehicles in a clean and safe condition, performs safety inspections before transporting residents, reports unsafe or defective vehicles and equipment, uses safety devices, and operates vehicles safely and in accordance with state laws.

The employee is expected to carry out duties professionally, adapt to workplace changes, meet schedule and attendance expectations, follow applicable safety protocols, provide appropriate customer service and communication, work cooperatively with others, support person-centered care, use property and supplies appropriately, attend relevant training, and perform additional duties as reasonably assigned. Manor of the Plains describes its culture as focused on learning, growth, engagement, and providing a great experience and quality of life for residents.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license in accordance with state law.
• Good driving record that meets PMMA insurance coverage standards.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain it.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent desired.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification desired.
• Previous six months of experience in long-term care desired.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents to and from appointments, activities, and events on and off Community property.
• Assist residents with boarding and exiting buses, cars, or vans and with entering appointments or activities.
• Transfer and ambulate residents safely using appropriate safety equipment, procedures, and body mechanics, and follow the plan of care or service plan.
• Observe and describe residents’ behavior and status; report pertinent changes to the charge nurse and document them so the plan of care can be updated.
• Report pressure areas, skin breaks, accidents, incidents, loss of ability, evidence of pain, resident complaints, and changes in resident condition to the appropriate nurse or supervisor.
• Complete required documentation in accordance with Community and PMMA policies and procedures.
• Keep vehicles clean and safe, conduct safety inspections before transporting residents, and report unsafe or defective vehicles or equipment to the supervisor.
• Use safety devices such as wheelchair locks and seatbelts.
• Operate vehicles safely and in accordance with state laws.
• Meet work schedule and attendance expectations, follow safety protocols, communicate and provide customer service appropriately, cooperate with and support others, and represent the PMMA mission.
• Attend training or development programs as appropriate and perform additional duties as reasonably assigned.

Benefits

• Health care and insurance benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance (listed as full-time only).
• Nursing Loan Payment Program.
• Educational Assistance Scholarship Program.
• Continuing Education Units.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Voluntary Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts at various retailers.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.

What This Job Offers

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