Van Driver/CNA

Tenn State Veterans Homes Board•Murfreesboro, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently hiring a full-time Van Drive/Certified Nursing Assistant for our Activities Department at our skilled nursing facility for veterans in Murfreesboro Tennessee. We invite you to join our team of talented, caring professionals that take pride in serving the veterans of Tennessee. Our State Veterans’ Homes are consistently ranked among the top nursing homes in the nation because our dedicated team goes above and beyond to ensure every resident receives the highest quality of care possible. As an organization, we are passionate about creating an outstanding workplace for our employees. The primary purpose of the van driver position is to provide safe and timely transportation of residents and staff to and from designated locations following established safety and transportation procedures.

Requirements

Active/current CNA license is required.
Must maintain current and valid State of Tennessee driver’s license; CDL Class ‘F’ or higher as designated by the State.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of commercial driving experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Transport residents, staff, volunteers, and others to scheduled events
Coordinate transportation services with appropriate staff members
Assists residents in and out of the vehicle, using proper safety procedures
Operates mechanical lift as required for wheelchair bound patients
Complies with traffic regulations to operate vehicle in a safe and courteous manner
Responsible for the timely arrival of residents to and from appointments outside of the facility (flexible work hours as appropriate to appointment requirements)
Responsible for the safety and personal care of residents under his/her supervision.
Monitor and report necessary mechanical maintenance needed to ensure safe operation of vehicle, including reporting of any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles
Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights and brakes, to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition
Maintain records such as vehicle logs and destinations as required