Transporter

Illuminus; Watertown, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Illuminus in Watertown, WI is seeking a Transportation Aide to escort residents to appointments, run errands, and perform light maintenance while supporting inventory management. You will maintain the transport vehicle, perform preventive tasks, assist the maintenance team when possible, and ensure residents, families and staff are treated with dignity and respect.

Qualifications include 18+ years old, valid driver’s license with a good driving record, ability to operate lift equipment, and CNA

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to operate transport vehicle lift and assist passengers (canes, walkers, wheelchairs).
• Willing to obtain CNA certification or CNA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents to and from appointments and document it.
• Maintain transport vehicle with preventative maintenance and report issues.
• Perform maintenance tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Assist environmental services when transport schedule permits (landscaping, snow removal).
• Check in deliveries to loading dock and distribute as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Independent judgment

Adaptability

Customer service

Education

CNA preferred

Tools

Lift equipment familiarity

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

An individual who will transport residents to and from appointments, run miscellaneous errands, perform light maintenance tasks, and support inventory management.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains and actively promotes effective communication with all individuals.
• Maintains a positive image of the entity in the community keeping in alignment with our mission, vision, and values.
• Responsible for on-call services, as assigned.
• Transport residents to and from appointments and subsequent documentation.
• Maintain transport vehicle with preventative maintenance and report any mechanical or concerns regarding the vehicle that could impact continued utilization.
• Perform maintenance tasks as assigned by supervisor during down time with transporting.
• Assist maintenance team with environmental services including landscaping, grass cutting and snow removal if transport schedule permits.
• Check in all deliveries to loading dock and distribute as needed.
• Will attend required meetings as assigned.
• Will treat residents, families and other staff with dignity and respect.
• Will use proper body mechanics in the performance of all tasks to ensure safe work.
• Will perform tasks and operate equipment in which they have been trained.
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Commitment to quality outcomes and services for all individuals.
• Ability to relate well to all individuals.
• Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
• Ability to adapt to change.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• Must be 18 years old.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record with ability to operate transport vehicle in all weather conditions.\
• Ability to operate transport vehicle lift as well as general ambulatory support equipment used by passengers (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).
• Must enjoy resident contact and interaction to support customer service.
• CNA preferred, or willing to obtain CNA certification