Transportation

Richwood Nursing & Rehab; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

PTO & Holidays

Health Savings (HSA) & Flexible Spend.

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job summary

Richwood Nursing & Rehab in La Grange, IL seeks a Full-Time Transportation Specialist to safely assist Residents with loading and unloading from facility vehicles and to transport them to scheduled appointments and activities.

The role emphasizes safe transfer techniques, maintaining vehicle safety, lifting up to 75 pounds when needed, and staying flexible for late appointments. A clean driving record and valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be 25 years or older.
• Valid driver's license and familiarity with GPS/local area.
• No major traffic offenses in last 7 years; background checks and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with loading and unloading from facility vehicles.
• Transport residents to medical appointments and activities.
• Maintain and clean interior and exterior of vehicles to ensure safety.
• Monitor vehicle maintenance logs and arrange routine maintenance.
• Must be flexible with work time due to late activities or appointments.

Skills

GPS familiarity

Safety-focused transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Richwood Nursing & Rehab is seeking Full-Time Transportation Specialist

(Located in Oldham County, LaGrange - Exit 22 from Hwy 71 - Cherrywood Subdivision)

As a Transportation Specialist, you will be assisting Residents with loading and unloading safely from facility approved vehicles. Ensures the safe transportation of Residents to scheduled medical appointments or other approved activities such as Resident outings, etc. Maintains the interior and exterior of facility vehicles to promote safe and comfortable transport for the Residents and project a positive image in the community.

We offer an exceptional benefits package designed to enhance your well-being and support your lifestyle:

• Health Coverage: Medical Dental & Vision
• PTO and Holidays: Sick, Vacation & 7 paid Holidays (includes your Birthday).
• Financial Wellness: Health Saving (HSA) & Flexible Spending (FSA) Accounts.
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with company match.
• Support When You Need It : Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

Duties:

Monitors vehicle maintenance logs and delivers vehicle for regularly scheduled maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, etc. All other duties as assigned. Must be flexible with work time (in the event a resident appointment or activity runs late.
Must have training and be able to demonstrate safe clinical based transfer techniques for: Ingress Egress of Mobile Patients with Van Transfer of patients into and out of Wheelchair Properly securing WC bound residents into bays in Vans.
Must be able to lift transfer and mobilize patient weights of up to 70 pounds by self in confined areas inside Van.
Must be able to make complex decisions involving highly dependent patient base.
This position has no supervisor responsibilities

Qualification Education and/or Experience

Minimum of a High School Diploma or a GED Minimum - 25 years old

Must have a valid DL Must be familiar with GPS and local driving area .

No Traffic Crimes in the last 7 years. DUI, DWS, Reckless Driving, No Traffic Felonies Multiple DUI, or DWS, Leaving Scene with Injuries, Assault with Vehicle Not more than 2 moving violations in 3 years Not more than one accident in 3 years

Must Pass a drug screen and background check Language Skills Ability to read, write and understand job related instructions and manuals Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and residents.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the Microsoft Suite products.

Must have successfully completed CNA training and maintain all CE to maintain certification.

Physical Demands:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and talk, read or hear. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Additional Information Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Other Statements

The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.