Per Diem Transportation Aide

Essential Healthcare Management; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

West Haven Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate Transportation Aide to support residents with safe transport to appointments and activities. You will interact with residents, families, and nursing staff to coordinate daily mobility needs.

Responsibilities include assisting residents in entering and exiting vehicles, securing mobility devices, and maintaining accurate trip records. The role emphasizes dignity, confidentiality, and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required.
• Experience assisting residents with transfers preferred.
• Ability to safely assist entering/exiting vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents to appointments, outings, and facility-related trips.
• Assist residents with entering and exiting vehicles safely.
• Ensure wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility devices are properly secured.
• Provide comfort, support, and excellent customer service to residents during transport.
• Communicate with nursing staff regarding resident appointments and transportation needs.
• Maintain transportation schedules and trip documentation.
• Keep transportation vehicles clean, organized, and fueled.
• Follow all facility safety policies, infection control standards, and traffic regulations.
• Report any vehicle maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain resident dignity, confidentiality, and professionalism at all times.
• Assist with other resident support duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Patient transport

Communication

Education

CNA certification

Job description

West Haven Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is looking for a compassionate and dependable Transportation Aide to become part of our care-giving team. The Transportation Aide will interact directly with residents, providing safe transportation, comfort, and assistance while supporting daily facility operations. We are searching for a dedicated, energetic individual to be a vital link between our residents, nursing staff, families, and other facility departments.

CNA needed for appointment from 2p-7p Tuesday,Thrusday, Saturday

Responsibilities Include:

• Safely transport residents to appointments, outings, and facility-related trips
• Assist residents with entering and exiting vehicles safely
• Ensure wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility devices are properly secured
• Provide comfort, support, and excellent customer service to residents during transport
• Communicate with nursing staff regarding resident appointments and transportation needs
• Maintain transportation schedules and trip documentation
• Keep transportation vehicles clean, organized, and fueled
• Follow all facility safety policies, infection control standards, and traffic regulations
• Report any vehicle maintenance or safety concerns promptly
• Maintain resident dignity, confidentiality, and professionalism at all times
• Assist with other resident support duties as assigned by leadership