CNA Van Driver - Skilled Nursing

Elgin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Elgin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Van Driver to safely transport residents to and from scheduled destinations. You will operate a van or bus, perform inspections, assist residents in and out of the vehicle, and file reports as needed.

Ideal candidates will hold a valid Texas driver’s license, be 25+, pass a motor vehicle screen, and prefer CNA certification; training and guidance are provided by management.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the Texas DMV.
• Must be 25 years of age or older and pass a motor vehicle screen.
• Preferred CNA certification.

Responsibilities

• Drive van or bus on scheduled routes ensuring safety.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Assist residents in and out of the vehicle.
• Document vehicle usage and mileage.
• Prepare trip, accident and incident reports.
• Assist in evacuation during emergencies.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Safety-conscious

Excellent communication

Passenger assistance

Education

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) preferred

Job description

Primary ResponsibilitiesThe Van Driver performs work in the operation of a vehicle to assure safe transportation to andfrom various destinations. An employee in this class drives a van or bus over a scheduled route.Essential FunctionsMust have a working knowledge of the rules and regulations involved in the safe and efficientoperation of automotive equipment.Must have the knowledge of basic automotive maintenance procedures.Operate and maintain transportation vehicles with a focus on safety.Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.Perform minor maintenance tasks on the vehicles when necessary.Fuel the vehicles when needed.Make sure periodic scheduled vehicle maintenance is completed and reported.Document vehicle usage and mileage.Prepare trip, accident and incident reports as necessary.Assist residents and passengers in and out of the vehicle.Provide safety briefing to residents and passengers.Provide other services as requested by management.Receive direction and route assignments from the dispatcher or Supervisor.Assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations if necessary.Actively assist and participate in the enhancement of the lives of our residents through ourdedicated approach to patient care and our census-building program.Actively assist and participate in the development and retention of staff through recruitment,training and nurturing the employees of the nursing facility.Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the Administrator in accordance to thequalifications and training.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the dutiesof this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required bythis job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.Rarely Occasionally FrequentlyLifting – 1-25 lbsLifting – 25-50 lbsLifting – 50+ lbsCarrying – 1-25 lbsCarrying – 25-50 lbsCarrying – 50+ lbsPushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbsPushing/Pulling – 25-50 lbsPushing/Pulling – 50+ lbsSliding/Transferring – 1-25 lbsSliding/Transferring – 25-50 lbsSliding/Transferring – 50+ lbsStandingSittingWalkingSpeakingDrivingBalancing/ClimbingStooping/KneelingCrouching/CrawlingReachingHearing/ListeningSeeingTurning/Twisting/LeaningEducational/Training RequirementsPreferred to be a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA).Licensing RequirementsMust possess a valid driver's license issued by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Must be25 years of age or older and pass a motor vehicle screen.