Transport Aide

Acatwhiting; Whiting (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental,

Job summary

Acatwhiting is seeking a full-time Transport Aide to safely transport residents for therapy sessions, medical appointments, and activities. The role supports nursing and rehabilitation staff to ensure residents arrive on time, comfortable, and with dignity.

Responsibilities include assisting with mobility devices, positioning, and communicating residents’ needs, while adhering to infection control, safety, and HIPAA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, SNF, or rehabilitation setting is a plus.
• Must be HHA licensed.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents to and from therapy, dining, activities, and appointments.
• Assist residents with wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility devices.
• Ensure residents are properly positioned and secured during transport.
• Communicate resident needs or concerns to nursing or therapy staff.
• Follow infection control, safety, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper functioning of transport equipment.
• Respond promptly to transport requests.
• Provide courteous and respectful interactions with residents and families.

Education

HHA license

Job description

Transport Aide(FT 7–3)

Department: Nursing / Rehabilitation
Reports To: Charge Nurse / Rehab Manager

Job Summary

The Hospitality/Transport Aide supports resident care by safely transporting residents throughout the facility for therapy sessions, medical appointments, and activities. This role helps ensure residents arrive on time, comfortable, and with dignity, while supporting nursing and rehabilitation staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Transport residents to and from therapy, dining, activities, and appointments
• Assist residents with wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility devices
• Ensure residents are properly positioned and secured during transport
• Communicate resident needs or concerns to nursing or therapy staff
• Follow infection control, safety, and HIPAA guidelines
• Maintain cleanliness and proper functioning of transport equipment
• Respond promptly to transport requests
• Provide courteous and respectful interactions with residents and families

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, SNF, or rehabilitation setting is a plus
• Must be HHA licensed

Growth Opportunity

Candidate will be hired into a temporary Hospitality/Transport Aide position for an initial 6-month period. Based on performance, reliability, and overall fit during this trial phase, selected candidates may be sponsored by the company to complete CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) training and certification

We Are Proud to Offer:

• Competitive rates
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• Paid time off