Staff Care Technician II/Transportation Aide

State of Nebraska; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Health benefits

Job summary

State of Nebraska in Norfolk, NE, is seeking a Staff Care Technician II/Transportation Aide to transport Veterans to medical appointments and assist with activities of daily living, while upholding privacy and dignity.

You will escort members, handle transfers, and coordinate with nursing staff, ensuring safe transport and compassionate care during appointments at the Veterans Home and surrounding facilities.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old and complete a state approved 76‑hour nurse aide training and competency evaluation.
• Be listed on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry.
• Possess a valid driver’s license or have the ability to provide independent transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical appointment transportation locally and to surrounding areas.
• Escort members to medical appointments and assist with transfers in State vehicles.
• Assist members with ADLs during appointments and maintain confidentiality in all cars.
• Operate vehicle lift per facility policies and procedures and communicate with nursing staff and other departments.
• Advocate for the member and represent NDVA positively.

Education

Nurse aide training course (76 hours) and competency evaluation program

Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry

Job description

Hiring Agency

Veterans Affairs - Agency 28

Location

Norfolk, NE

Hiring Rate

$21.625

Job Posting

JR2026-00027629 Staff Care Technician II/Transportation Aide (Open)

Job Description

Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with every other weekend rotation.
Pay: $24.625 to $31.859/hour, depending on experience (Base pay $21.625-$28.859/hour plus $3 for every hour worked). PLUS shift differential of $1-$1.75

Provide medical appointment transportation services locally, surrounding areas, including Omaha. Escorts members to medical appointments. Assists with transfers of members in and out of State vehicles. Assists members with ADL’s during appointments and provides privacy in all cars. Transport paperwork and maintains confidentiality of member information. Communicates with nursing staff , other departments, outside facility staff and others as needed. Operates vehicle lift per facility policies and procedures. Serves as an advocate for the member. Represents NDVA in a positive manner.

Provide quality care for each member to maintain quality of life. Maintain dignity and confidentiality of members. Perform routine nursing duties in the general care of elderly members in the Veterans Home. Prepare, administer and document oral and topical medications and treatments. Schedule member appointments via phone or electronically. Communication with VA and medical provider offices. Conduct member inventory including maintaining VA issued member equipment such has hearing aides, classes, etc.

Requirements/ Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age, completed a state approved 76 hour nurse aide training course and competency evaluation program, and be listed on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry.

Other: Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation. A pre-employment background check and drug screen are also required. Hired candidates must successfully complete the Medication Aide course and be listed on the Medication Aide registry within first year of employment.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and push/pull occasionally up to 75 lbs. on a daily basis. Ability to frequently bend at the waist and neck and frequently twist at the waist and walk or stand up to 90% of the shift. Ability to interact with members and others in a positive manner and be flexible to meet changing demands of the job

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.