Medical Transportation Aide

Crystal Springs, Inc; Assonet (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

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 ins

Discount programs

Professional development and e‑earning

Nursing LPN education assistance

Job summary

Crystal Springs, Inc. is seeking a full-time Transportation Aide to join our team. The role focuses on providing safe transportation for students, accompanying them to medical appointments, and supporting nursing staff through clear communication.

You will also assist with personal care and instructional support for students unable to attend class due to illness, and help keep the vans clean. The schedule is 7:30am–4:30pm with some flexibility.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transportation for students and accompany them to medical appointments.
• Assist nursing staff and medical professionals with communication and care needs; support students with personal care and instructional tasks while ensuring a clean vehicle.

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.

Salary: $17.50 - $19 per hour

Statement of Nondiscrimination

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

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