Transportation CNA

The Pines Retirement of Baton Rouge; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pines Retirement of Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a reliable Transportation CNA/Driver to safely transport residents to medical appointments and provide hands-on care when not driving.

Under the Director of Nursing, you will drive facility vans, maintain trip logs, perform pre- and post-trip inspections, and serve as a liaison with clinics, families and nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Active Louisiana CNA license required.
• Valid Louisiana Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• Must pass criminal background check, reference checks, and TB screenings.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents in facility vans or wheelchair-accessible vehicles to medical appointments, therapy, and clinics.
• Coordinate with nursing staff to schedule visits and verify medical paperwork; maintain transport and mileage logs.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections; operate wheelchair lifts and securement systems; report maintenance needs.
• Provide standard CNA care and assist residents within facility units when not driving.
• Liaise professionally with outside clinics, physicians, families, and internal nursing staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Compassionate demeanor

Education

CNA certification

Job description

We are seeking a reliable Transportation CNA to safely transport skilled nursing residents to medical appointments and assist with direct care. Under the Director of Nursing, you will drive facility vans, manage trip logs, and support nursing units when off the road.Job SummaryThe Transportation CNA/Driver acts as an essential bridge between our facility and external medical providers. You ensure residents travel safely and comfortably to physician offices, dialysis, and clinics, while stepping in to provide hands-on resident care within the nursing home when not driving.Key Responsibilities• Resident Transportation: Safely drive facility vans or wheelchair-accessible vehicles to and from medical appointments, therapy, and outside clinics.• Scheduling & Paperwork: Coordinate with nursing staff to schedule visits, verify accurate medical paperwork/charts for transit, and maintain detailed transport and mileage logs.• Safety & Vehicle Care: Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, properly operate wheelchair lifts and securement strap systems, and report maintenance needs.• Direct Care Integration: Provide standard CNA care and support to residents within the facility units when transportation duties are completed.• Communication: Act as a professional facility liaison with outside clinics, physicians, families, and internal nursing staff.Qualifications & Requirements• Certification: Active, unencumbered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in the State of Louisiana.• Licensing: Valid Louisiana Driver’s License (Chauffeur’s License preferred or required depending on vehicle classification) with a clean driving record.• Compliance: Must pass a criminal background check, reference checks, and maintain eligibility for Medicare/Medicaid programs.• Health: Completion of pre-employment and annual Tuberculosis (TB) screenings.• Skills: Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with a compassionate, patient demeanor.