Van Driver - Certified Nurse Aide

Windsor Quail Valley Post-Acute Healthcare; Missouri City (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Quail Valley Post-Acute Healthcare in Texas seeks a Van Driver to operate a van or bus on scheduled routes, ensuring safe transportation for residents. The role includes pre-trip inspections, basic maintenance, fueling, and documenting mileage and usage, while assisting residents in boarding and alighting.

Preferred qualifications include a CNA certification. Duties also cover safety briefings, route adherence, and participation in emergency evacuation efforts as needed to support

Qualifications

• Knowledge of rules and regulations for safe operation of vehicles.
• Ability to perform basic automotive maintenance tasks.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Fueling and basic vehicle upkeep.
• Document vehicle usage, mileage, and trips.
• Assist residents in and out of vehicles; provide safety briefings.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain transportation vehicles safely.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Assist residents with entering and exiting the vehicle.
• Provide safety briefings to residents and passengers.
• Follow dispatcher directions and route assignments.
• Assist in evacuation of residents during emergencies.

Skills

Safe driving

Vehicle inspections

Maintenance basics

Safety procedures

Documentation

Resident assistance

Emergency evacuation support

Education

CNA preferred

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.