Resident Transport Specialist

Volare Health, LLC; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeshore Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is part of the Volare Health portfolio of long-term care and short-term rehabilitation centers. The role is a Full-Time transportation driver responsible for safe transport of residents and the handling of belongings and communications between residences and the Center.

High school diploma is required; a no-point DMV record is required, with prior elder transportation experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A "no point" driving record verified by the Department of Motor Vehicles if applicable.
• Prior experience in transportation of the elderly is preferred.
• Have an active CNA certification on the state registry (highly preferred)

Responsibilities

• Safe assistance and transportation of residents.
• Responsible handling of resident's personal belongings, medications, and family communications which must be conveyed from the participant's residence to the Center.
• Maintaining good rapport with family caregivers, participants, and the community.
• Daily safety checks of the vehicle.
• Daily cleaning of the interior of the vehicle.
• Daily gas-up and weekly fluid check of the vehicle.
• Coordinate driver emergencies in route with emergency assistance.
• Immediately report any problems observed or encountered while transporting residents.

Skills

Safe transportation

Family communication

Vehicle safety checks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification on state registry (preferred)

Job description

Lakeshore Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is part of the Volare Health portfolio of long-term care and short-term rehabilitation centers. The role is a Full-Time transportation driver responsible for safe transport of residents and the handling of belongings and communications between residences and the Center.

High school diploma is required; a no-point DMV record is required, with prior elder transportation experience preferred.