CNA Driver

Highlands Lake Center; Lakeland (FL); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Highlands Lake Center is seeking a CNA Driver/Transportation Aide to safely transport residents to medical appointments and off-site visits while delivering direct patient care as a CNA.

Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, mobility, and monitoring residents during transport, maintaining vehicle safety, and completing logs and documentation in a healthcare setting.

Qualifikationen

• Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in Florida.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting preferred.
• Previous medical or patient transport experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Transport residents safely to medical appointments, therapy sessions, and off-site visits.
• Assist residents entering/exiting vehicles and with mobility devices.
• Secure residents and equipment in vehicles per safety protocols.
• Monitor residents during transport and report changes to nursing staff.

Kenntnisse

Safety focus

Compassionate care

Mobility assistance

Communication

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Florida CNA license

Jobbeschreibung

CNA Driver

Position Summary

The CNA Driver/Transportation Aide is responsible for safely transporting residents to and from medical appointments, therapy sessions, and other off-site visits, while also providing direct patient care as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). This role ensures resident safety, comfort, and dignity during transport and throughout daily care activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe and reliable transportation for residents to appointments, hospitals, and other approved destinations
• Assist residents with entering and exiting vehicles, including wheelchair and stretcher transport when required
• Secure residents and mobility equipment in transport vehicles according to safety protocols
• Monitor residents during transport and report any changes in condition to nursing staff immediately
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness, perform basic inspections, and report maintenance issues
• Complete transportation logs and documentation accurately

CNA Duties:

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding
• Support mobility and transfers using proper techniques and equipment
• Answer call lights and respond promptly to resident needs
• Observe and report changes in resident condition to nursing staff
• Follow infection control, safety, and facility policies at all times

Qualifications

• Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in the state of Florida.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting preferred
• Previous medical transport or patient transport experience preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong focus on safety and resident care
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach
• Ability to assist residents with mobility needs
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Strong time management and organization

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, transfer, and assist residents (50+ lbs with assistance)
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and driving
• Ability to push wheelchairs and transport equipment

We are an equal opportunity employer!