Transportation Driver

Outfield Healthcare Partners; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fantastic team at a leading long-term care facility, where your role will be vital in ensuring residents receive timely transportation to their medical appointments. This position is perfect for those who thrive in a supportive environment and are committed to providing excellent care. You'll be responsible for organizing transportation, maintaining vehicle safety, and communicating effectively with healthcare providers. With a focus on resident well-being, this role offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. If you’re passionate about care and ready to join a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required for the state of employment.
• BLS/CPR certification is necessary for all skilled nursing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and transports residents to medical appointments based on priority.
• Maintains safety and cleanliness of the transport vehicle at all times.

Skills

Valid Driver's Licensure

BLS/CPR Certification

Communication Skills

Education

State Approved Nurse Aide Training

Job description

CNA Certification preferred but NOT required.

Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits Available for Full-Time employees

Your Job:

Castleton Care Center is a FANTASTIC Long-Term Care Facility.

We are looking for FANTASTIC people like YOU to join our TEAM!

What does success in Long-Term Care look like? YOU!

Join our Castleton Care Center Team!

We serve our Residents daily with a Spirit of Excellence!

Don’t be a stranger come apply! We accept walk-in interviews!

7630 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46256 or call [phone] to meet our amazing team!

Benefits:

1. 401(k)
2. Dental Insurance
3. Health Insurance
4. Life Insurance
5. Vision Insurance

Your Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating transportation and transportation of residents to and from physician appointments in a timely manner and under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Valid Driver's Licensure for state in which you are applying.
2. Successful completion of State Approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program preferred but not necessary.
3. Current BLS/CPR certification (All SNFs; ALFs as required by state)

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Organizes transportation of residents to complete required appointments based on priority of resident needs.
2. Transports resident to and from inpatient and outpatient programs and to and from appropriate facilities and residences.
3. Develops driving schedule based on resident’s scheduled medical appointments and program destination depending on resident appointment needs; Provides transportation of current or new residents from hospital after discharge.
4. Provides report, information, and assessment of resident’s behavior or change of condition during transportation upon return to center; Reports changes of abnormal findings in resident status such as consciousness, pain, bleeding and vital signs that occur during the lift or transporting; Observe residents carefully and reports changes in condition to clinical supervisor.
5. Transports medical records for signatures to medical offices.
6. Maintains a high level of safety following safety policies and procedures while in Center and transporting residents.
7. Maintains van in a neat and clean condition at all times; Maintains van in good working condition; Ensures that routine maintenance on vehicle is performed, logs mileage, and that vehicle is clean.
8. Assist clinical staff with safe lifting, transferring, and/or transporting resident as specified by the physician orders and/or clinical supervisor; Assist in the care of residents requiring moderate to total assistance in moving.
9. Establishes positive communications with outside facilities, hospitals, physicians' offices, and/or specialty clinics to ensure proper services for residents are maintained and scheduled appropriately.
10. Promptly reports any scheduling changes to the DON; nursing staff and ancillary service providers, responsible parties and takes follow-up action as necessary.
11. Provide adequate hydration to residents at regular intervals each day according to specific resident needs.
12. Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility.
13. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.