CNA - Transportation

Helia Healthcare of Salem; Salem (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Helia Healthcare of Salem seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with transportation responsibilities to support residents in a skilled nursing setting. The role focuses on routine daily care and coordinating local patient transport according to each resident's plan of care.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills, hold a valid driver’s license, and document care and mobility needs accurately.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of experience in a skilled nursing or post-acute care setting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organization skills.
• Ability to work with colleagues, physicians, and other health care professionals.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents safely and comfortably.
• Identify safety hazards and promote resident independence.
• Notify charge nurse of residents’ status at shift start and end.
• Maintain unit cleanliness and order in rooms and common areas.
• Complete daily documentation and restorative programming.
• Transport residents to physicians’ offices, hospitals, and dialysis locally.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Driver's license

ComputerSkills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

The overall purpose of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Transportation position is to provide each of the assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the residents’ plan of care and coordinate patient transportation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs duties and responsibilities with assigned functional area within a nursing home facility which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following tasks:

• Provides personal care to residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with facility policies and procedures as well as state/federal guidelines and regulations.
• Strives to provide for resident preference and choice in all areas of care.
• Identifies and corrects safety hazards in patient care areas and understands personal responsibility for all aspects of patient safety.
• Complies with established policy, practices, and standards for nursing services.
• Promotes and supports the greatest possible degree of independence for residents.
• Advises charge nurse of residents’ status at beginning and end of shift.
• Makes frequent round on unit assigned to assure the environment is neat, odor-free, and orderly and corrects as needed. This includes resident rooms, hallways, public restrooms, shower rooms, dining rooms and any other common areas.
• Completes daily documentation as required including restorative programming, and computerized documentation.
• Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Working with the elderly and rehabilitation patients, primarily pickup and delivery to physicians’ offices and hospitals and dialysis, locally.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRMENTS

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years of experience in a skilled nursing or post-acute care setting, excellent leadership, communication, and organization skills Minimum three years professional work experience.
• Ability to work with colleagues, physicians, and other health care professionals.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Exceptional commitment to customer service and employee well-being.
• Current and valid Driver’s License.

The Fine Print (Still Important!):

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check and drug screen. We want to keep our residents safe, happy, and in good hands—you’re part of that promise.

Helia Healthcare, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We’re committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better we can serve our community.