Medical Transportation Aide

Crystal Springs; Assonet (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical, dental, vision

403B retirement plan

Life insurance

AD&D

Job summary

Crystal Springs is a residential facility in Assonet, MA that seeks a Transportation Aide to drive and support students. The role emphasizes safe transportation, collaboration with nursing staff and clinicians, and providing personal care and instructional support for absentees.

You will also keep vans clean and organized. The schedule runs 7:30am–4:30pm with some flexibility, and background checks, TB testing, and a background check may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transportation for students and accompany them to medical appointments.
• Facilitate communication between nursing staff, medical professionals, and students.
• Provide personal care and instructional support to students unable to attend class due to illness.
• Assist with classroom activities as needed and help maintain van cleanliness.

Skills

Safe transport

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Are you enthusiastic and outgoing? Do you enjoy driving? If so, listen up: Crystal Springs Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Transporation Aide to join our outstanding team! We offer a competitive wage of $17.50-$19.00 per hour for this entry-level role.

Aside from earning competitive pay, you get to enjoy the following benefits and perks:

• Paid training
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program
• 403 B retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision
• FSA
• Life insurance
• AD&D
• Long-term disability
• Exclusive savings on auto and home insurance
• Discount programs
• Professional development and e-learning
• Nursing LPN education assistance opportunities

Intrigued? Keep reading to learn more!

DAY-TO-DAY

In this dynamic role, you play a crucial part in ensuring the well-being of students by maintaining flexibility in your weekday work hours to accompany them on medical appointments. Your responsibilities include providing safe transportation, facilitating communication between nursing staff and medical professionals, and offering personal care and instructional support to students unable to attend class due to illness. You also contribute to the cleanliness of the vans.

Emphasizing open communication, you accept feedback, attend meetings and trainings, and implement positive behavior support practices. When not involved in transportation services, you seamlessly transition to working in a classroom as a Teacher's Aide, offering direct care, assisting with educational and therapeutic services, and contributing to student progress evaluations. Your diverse skill set and commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful environment make you an invaluable asset to the team!

YOUR SCHEDULE

The typical schedule is 7:30am – 4:30pm. There is a need for flexibility as the appointments you take students to may be earlier or later in the day.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license

OUR MISSION

Crystal Springs is a residential facility for individuals with disabilities. For over seven decades, we have been a beacon of care and support, fostering a nurturing environment where everyone is not just seen but truly valued. Our unwavering mission is to empower individuals on their unique journeys toward reaching their fullest potential and attaining the highest levels of independence. With exceptional programs and a dedicated team, we offer specialized educational, therapeutic, and residential services within our residential community. Our services are only as effective as the quality of the people who make up our team. To achieve our mission, we strive to attract and retain talented and committed staff who believe in our cause. This is why we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth for our team.

Due to the nature of this position, potential employees will need to pass a background check, drug screening, and tuberculosis (TB) test.

Crystal Springs, Inc. does not discriminate in any of its programs, procedures, or practices against any person on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual preference, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under the law.

Employees will be expected and to perform all essential functions with or without accommodation. Crystal Springs will make reasonable accommodation in compliance with state and federal disability laws.