CNA Driver: Safe, Caring Transportation for Seniors

The Culpeper Senior Living Community-LifeSpire; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

PTO

Employer Retirement Contribution 4.5%

HSA Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Supportive Environment and Leadership

Amazing residents and collaborative团队!

Job summary

LifeSpire of Virginia - TheCulpeper is seeking a compassionate Driver/Transportation Aide to provide safe transportation for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Health Care Center residents. You will assist with getting residents to appointments, accompany them when needed, and support clinic coordination.

The ideal candidate is dependable, patient, safety-minded, and committed to dignity and confidentiality for older adults.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in Virginia.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrated driving skills and/or a minimum of two years of prior driving experience.
• Ability to meet the Community Driving Policy.
• Ability to safely transport long-term care residents.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and positively with residents, families, supervisors, and coworkers.
• Knowledge or experience in long-term/gerontological care.
• Ability to work a schedule determined by the Director of Nursing or Assisted Living Administrator, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents to local and out-of-town medical appointments, hospitals, and testing appointments.
• Remain with residents when they cannot safely be left unattended.
• Assist residents in and out of vehicles and medical facilities.
• Transport laboratory specimens to local hospitals as needed.
• Pick up resident medications from local pharmacies.
• Assist with weekly personal shopping for Assisted Living and Health Care residents.
• Assist with onsite physician visits, including obtaining vital signs and helping residents access exam rooms.
• Support the clinic coordinator with appointment scheduling, appointment slips, and medical record filing.
• Dispense pharmacy-delivered prescription medications to Independent Living residents as needed.
• Coordinate routine non-medical clinic activities when the clinic coordinator is unavailable.
• Keep the medical transportation vehicle clean, fueled, and ready for use.
• Maintain clear communication with the Director of Nursing regarding schedules, time off, and resident relations.
• Provide respectful, positive service to residents, families, visitors, and the community.
• Follow all resident rights, confidentiality, infection-control, safety, and loss-prevention policies.
• Participate in required training and fire/disaster drills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNA Certification

Driving Skills

Communication

Gerontology Care

Flexible Schedule

Education

CNA Certification

Job description

LifeSpire of Virginia - TheCulpeper is seeking a compassionate Driver/Transportation Aide to provide safe transportation for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Health Care Center residents. You will assist with getting residents to appointments, accompany them when needed, and support clinic coordination.

The ideal candidate is dependable, patient, safety-minded, and committed to dignity and confidentiality for older adults.