SNF Driver

Regents Park at Aventura; Ojus (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Regents Park at Aventura in Florida is seeking a patient transporter to move patients courteously, safely, and promptly between care areas within the facility. The role requires assisting patients in/out of vehicles, transporting equipment, and supporting the care team while upholding safety standards.

Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma or Equivalency, an active CNA license, and current CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active CNA license required.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely between care areas within the facility.
• Transport equipment and supplies to treatment areas and patient care areas.
• Maintain a safe, secure and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; comply with regulations.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Assist in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

CNA license (ACTIVE)

CPR Certification (Current)

Job description

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Job Code: 125-11

Reports to: Director of Nursing

OVERVIEW:

The patient transporter is directly responsible for the courteous, safe and timely movement of patients from one patient care area to another within the facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transports patients by assisting patients in and out of vehicles; lifting patients on and off beds; moving them to and from special service and treatment areas; using wheelchairs or moveable beds
• Transports equipment and supplies by picking-up requisitioned orders; delivering them to assigned treatment areas and patient care areas
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with federal and state legal regulations and requirements
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
• Assist in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in patient transport, medical experience and patient contact preferred
• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• C ACTIVE CNA license
• Current CPR

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position has no supervisory requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the care center.
• Incumbent may be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment.
• Incumbent may experience traumatic situations, including psychiatric, and deceased patients.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand for long periods of time; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.

In accordance with applicable employment and pay transparency requirements, applicants may access additional information regarding employee rights and disclosures by visiting the Florida Clearinghouse at:

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