Van Driver - Certified Nurse Aide

Cuero-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation-Center; Cuero (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuero-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation-Center in Cuero, TX is seeking a Van Driver to transport residents safely on scheduled routes and operate a van or bus. The role includes assisting residents in and out of the vehicle and providing safety briefings.

Responsibilities include pre-trip/post-trip inspections, basic maintenance, mileage documentation, incident reports, dispatcher coordination, and support in emergencies as needed to enhance residents' lives and census-building initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of the rules and regulations involved in the safe and efficient operation of automotive equipment.
• Must have knowledge of basic automotive maintenance procedures.
• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; must be 25 years of age or older and pass a motor vehicle screen.

Responsibilities

• Operate a van or bus over scheduled routes and ensure safe transport of residents.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and fuel as needed.
• Document mileage and usage; prepare trip, accident and incident reports as necessary.
• Assist residents in and out of the vehicle and provide safety briefings.
• Follow dispatcher directions and assist in emergencies; participate in census-building and staff development as needed.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Safety knowledge

Education

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) preferred

Tools

Texas driver's license

Job description

Primary ResponsibilitiesThe Van Driver performs work in the operation of a vehicle to assure safe transportation to andfrom various destinations. An employee in this class drives a van or bus over a scheduled route.Essential FunctionsMust have a working knowledge of the rules and regulations involved in the safe and efficientoperation of automotive equipment.Must have the knowledge of basic automotive maintenance procedures.Operate and maintain transportation vehicles with a focus on safety.Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.Perform minor maintenance tasks on the vehicles when necessary.Fuel the vehicles when needed.Make sure periodic scheduled vehicle maintenance is completed and reported.Document vehicle usage and mileage.Prepare trip, accident and incident reports as necessary.Assist residents and passengers in and out of the vehicle.Provide safety briefing to residents and passengers.Provide other services as requested by management.Receive direction and route assignments from the dispatcher or Supervisor.Assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations if necessary.Actively assist and participate in the enhancement of the lives of our residents through ourdedicated approach to patient care and our census-building program.Actively assist and participate in the development and retention of staff through recruitment,training and nurturing the employees of the nursing facility.Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the Administrator in accordance to thequalifications and training.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the dutiesof this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required bythis job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.Rarely Occasionally FrequentlyLifting – 1-25 lbsLifting – 25-50 lbsLifting – 50+ lbsCarrying – 1-25 lbsCarrying – 25-50 lbsCarrying – 50+ lbsPushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbsPushing/Pulling – 25-50 lbsPushing/Pulling – 50+ lbsSliding/Transferring – 1-25 lbsSliding/Transferring – 25-50 lbsSliding/Transferring – 50+ lbsStandingSittingWalkingSpeakingDrivingBalancing/ClimbingStooping/KneelingCrouching/CrawlingReachingHearing/ListeningSeeingTurning/Twisting/LeaningEducational/Training RequirementsPreferred to be a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA).Licensing RequirementsMust possess a valid driver's license issued by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Must be25 years of age or older and pass a motor vehicle screen.