Transportation Aide

CommuniCare Health; Parkersburg, Northern (WV, KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO plans

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Worthington Healthcare Center in Parkersburg, WV, part of the CommuniCare Family, is hiring a Transportation Assistant to help residents travel to physician appointments, activities, and events. Shift is 8 am to 4:30 pm with a $16/hour rate.

Responsibilities include safe transport, care procedures, and accurate documentation. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a Nurse Aide Training Program or eligibility, Red Cross First Aid, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of Nurse Aide Training or eligible to enroll and pass state test within 120 days.
• Red Cross First Aid Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Transport and assist residents to outside physician visits safely.
• Assist with in-house appointments and activities within the facility.
• Monitor elopement risk during outside visits.
• Perform basic nursing care procedures as needed.
• Maintain resident documentation records and safety protocols.
• Follow department and corporate policies; participate in training.

Skills

Compassionate

Team player

Reliable

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse Aide Training Program

Red Cross First Aid Certificate

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

## Transportation AideApplylocations: Worthington Healthcare Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-0000085492**Job Address:**2675 36th StreetParkersburg, WV 26104**Worthington Healthcare Center,** a member of the **CommuniCare Family of Companies** is currently recruiting for a ****Transportation Assistant**** to join our team.**Shift: 8 am - 4:30 pm****Rate: $16/hour******PURPOSE/BELIEF STATEMENT:****The position of Transportation Assistant exists to assist residents with transportation to and from inside facility and outside physician appointments and events in a safe manner and in accordance with established procedures. This position must work effectively with team members in ensuring that work is accomplished and quality care is delivered, supporting their team members and celebrating team successes. While focusing on delivering quality resident care, the position must also manage the resources that are available to them in their job.****JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES***** Transport and assist residents, per facility vehicle, to outside physician visits in a safe manner.* Assist with transporting residents within the facility to scheduled specialty appointments, i.e. podiatry, audiology, optometry, dental, etc.* Assist with transporting residents to and from scheduled in-house activities.* Provide one on one monitoring for residents deemed an elopement risk on outside visits.* Perform basic nursing care procedures for residents as required.* Create a clean, comfortable, and safe environment for residents and assure that their needs are met.* Maintain resident documentation records.* Maintain and work within established departmental, center, and corporate policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.* Attend and participate in scheduled training, educational classes, and orientation programs to maintain certification and enhance quality of care.* Perform other related activities as assigned or requested.****QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS***** High school graduate or G. E. D. equivalent* Must possess a current, valid Driver’s License in State of employment.* Graduate of an approved Nurse Aide Training Program or be eligible to enter such a program and graduate and pass a state test within 120 days from date of employment.* Must possess Red Cross First Aid Certificate.* Prior work/life experiences involving independent decision making* Prior work/life experiences, preferably in healthcare or a service industry* Compassionate and enthusiastic personality****Benefits****As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.