Transport Driver/Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Mecklenburg Health & Rehabilitation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off & holidays

Health insurance options

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement programs

Training opportunities

Job summary

Mecklenburg Health and Rehabilitation seeks a Transportation Driver who is also a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Charlotte, NC team. The role transports residents in our branded van, ensuring safe and compassionate service with punctual and professional conduct.

Requirements include a valid driver’s license and CNA certification; training is provided on-site, with emphasis on safety, privacy, and respectful resident care.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required.
• Experience in healthcare and transportation preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Transports residents to and from appointments in the facility van.
• Assists patients in and out of vans and beds as needed.
• Maintains safety and confidentiality, follows schedules and procedures.
• Communicates with care team and families with courtesy and empathy.

Skills

Customer service

Punctuality

Professional conduct

Education

CNA Certification

Job description

Mecklenburg Health and Rehabilitation is looking for an outstanding Transportation Driver to join our team of healthcare professionals. Candidate must also be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

This role is vital to our residents' well-being, health and safety. The Transportation Driver is responsible for transporting residents to and from appointments in the community using the Mecklenburg Health & Rehabilitation’s branded van. Must be comfortable working with the elderly and disabled and have excellent customer service skills. Must be punctual and professional.

Benefits include:

• Competitive Pay, commensurate with experience
• Regular Employee Appreciation Events
• Fun and supportive work environment that encourages teamwork and collaboration
• Career Growth and Training Opportunities
• Paid Time Off and 8 Paid Holidays
• New health insurance plans to include a prescription plan, FSA, and HSA plans
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Responsibilities include:

• Transports patients by assisting patients in and out of vans/vehicles; lifting patients on and off beds; moving them to and from special service and treatment areas, using wheelchairs or moveable beds.
• Communicates with outside entities with excellent customer service.
• Comforts patients and their families by offering support and encouragement; being punctual and attentive to procedure schedules; demonstrating caring and sensitivity.
• 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.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Handle sensitive patient information with proper respect or privacy.
• Ensuring all residents have a safe transportation experience.
• Engage in training upon hire and ongoing to ensure up-to-date knowledge of current safety practices.

Job Requirements:

Current valid driver’s license with no serious infractions.

Must pass drug screen and criminal background check.

CNA certification is required. Experience in customer service, transportation and healthcare are preferred. Training will be offered on-site regardless of level of experience.

At SanStone Health and Rehabilitation, we offer employment opportunities in North Carolina that are filled with purpose. We are an organization that is dedicated to making a difference in our industry and caring as passionately for our employees as we do our residents.