Transportation Assistant (CNA)

Pleasant Hills Community Living Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and life insu

401K

Pet insurance

Competitive pay

Career advancement opportunities

Educational opportunities

Job summary

Pleasant Hills Community Living Center is seeking a dependable Resident Transportation Driver / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to transport residents to medical appointments, activities, and scheduled destinations. You will be a familiar and reassuring face, ensuring comfort and safety throughout each trip.

Responsibilities include coordinating with facility staff, assisting with appointments, and upholding CNA duties while delivering compassionate resident service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license
• Clean driving record

Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents to and from medical appointments, activities, and scheduled destinations.
• Monitor residents throughout transportation and follow all applicable safety procedures.
• Obtain and ensure residents have the appropriate information and documentation needed for appointments.
• Assist residents with preparing for appointments when needed.
• Communicate arrival and departure times with facility staff and outside offices to keep schedules running smoothly.
• Help facilitate communication between the facility, residents, families, and outside medical offices.
• Communicate relevant information from appointments to the appropriate facility staff.
• Return appointment documentation to the appropriate staff upon returning to the facility.
• Assist with resident care as needed and within the scope of your CNA responsibilities.
• Report vehicle maintenance or safety concerns promptly to the Administrator and/or Maintenance Supervisor.
• Maintain a courteous, professional, and compassionate attitude with residents, families, staff, and medical office personnel.
• Support the organization’s mission, vision, and values through teamwork, collaboration, and exceptional resident service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dependable

Friendly

Safety-focused

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Tools

Valid driver's license

Clean driving record

Job description

Description

Join our team and help residents get where they need to go safely, comfortably, and with compassion.

We’re looking for a dependable, friendly, and safety-focused Resident Transportation Driver / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide transportation for residents to medical appointments, activities, and other scheduled destinations.

This is more than a driving position. You’ll be a familiar and reassuring face for our residents, helping make each trip a positive experience while ensuring they receive the care and support they need along the way.

Transportation Assistant benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and life insurance
• 401K
• Pet insurance
• Competitive pay
• Career advancement opportunities
• Educational opportunities

Essential Duties:

• Safely transport residents to and from medical appointments, activities, and scheduled destinations.
• Monitor residents throughout transportation and follow all applicable safety procedures.
• Obtain and ensure residents have the appropriate information and documentation needed for appointments.
• Assist residents with preparing for appointments when needed.
• Communicate arrival and departure times with facility staff and outside offices to keep schedules running smoothly.
• Help facilitate communication between the facility, residents, families, and outside medical offices.
• Communicate relevant information from appointments to the appropriate facility staff.
• Return appointment documentation to the appropriate staff upon returning to the facility.
• Assist with resident care as needed and within the scope of your CNA responsibilities.
• Report vehicle maintenance or safety concerns promptly to the Administrator and/or Maintenance Supervisor.
• Maintain a courteous, professional, and compassionate attitude with residents, families, staff, and medical office personnel.
• Support the organization’s mission, vision, and values through teamwork, collaboration, and exceptional resident service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why this role matters:

Every appointment is an opportunity to make a difference. Your reliability, compassion, and positive attitude can help residents feel safe, respected, and supported from the moment they leave the facility until they return home.

If you’re a CNA who enjoys helping others, takes pride in safe driving, and wants to make a meaningful impact every day, we’d love to have you on our team!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license
• Clean driving record

Our mission is to reconnect people to life through individuals serving individuals. We are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care for those we serve. Our team is committed to ensure the well-being and comfort of every resident. We believe in creating a welcoming, supportive environment that feels like home.

At Pleasant Hills, our core values are:

• COMPASSION
• HONESTY
• ACCOUNTABILITY
• RELATIONSHIPS
• TRUSTWORTHINESS

At Pleasant Hills, we make meaningful connections with residents, families, the communities we serve, and fellow team members every day. If you are a highly skilled, caring, compassionate Transportation Assistant seeking employment with unparalleled benefits and growth opportunities, look no further! Begin your career at Pleasant Hills where meaningful connections and opportunities await you. We hope you make the decision to join us!

Pleasant Hills originated from a profound belief that caring for others during their most vulnerable years is what we as individuals are called to do. Psalms 71:9 tells us, "Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone. The Pleasant Hills began through a strategic vision centered around connecting people to life. Our approach aims to maximize the quality of life and well‑being of our residents while fulfilling their individual needs and promoting purposeful living. At Pleasant Hills, our team has the opportunity every day to connect with someone and to reconnect them to their previous life and their pangs."

Pleasant Hills is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sex, age, handicap, disability, political affiliation, marital and veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal or state law.