Van Driver - Certified Nurse Aide (85511)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a dedicated Van Driver for our Elgin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The role involves safely transporting residents, maintaining vehicles, and assisting passengers as necessary.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, a valid driver's license from Texas DMV, and preferably being a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). The position requires physical endurance and attention to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Preferred to be a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA).
• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by Texas DMV.
• Must be 25 years or older and pass a motor vehicle screen.

Responsibilities

• Drive a van or bus to transport residents safely.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections.
• Assist residents in and out of the vehicle.
• Document vehicle usage and complete maintenance reports.

Skills

Knowledge of automotive regulations

Basic automotive maintenance

Safety operation of vehicles

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Location: Elgin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Elgin, TX 78621
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Travel Percentage: None

Primary Responsibilities

The Van Driver performs work in the operation of a vehicle to assure safe transportation to and from various destinations. An employee in this class drives a van or bus over a scheduled route.

Essential Functions

• Must have a working knowledge of the rules and regulations involved in the safe and efficient operation 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 our dedicated 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 the qualifications and training.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting – 1‑25 lbs
• Lifting – 25‑50 lbs
• Lifting – 50+ lbs
• Carrying – 1‑25 lbs
• Carrying – 25‑50 lbs
• Carrying – 50+ lbs
• Pushing/Pulling – 1‑25 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling – 25‑50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling – 50+ lbs
• Sliding/Transferring – 1‑25 lbs
• Sliding/Transferring – 25‑50 lbs
• Sliding/Transferring – 50+ lbs
• Standing
• Sitting
• Walking
• Speaking
• Driving
• Balancing/Climbing
• Stooping/Kneeling
• Crouching/Crawling
• Reaching
• Hearing/Listening
• Seeing
• Turning/Twisting/Leaning

Qualifications

• Preferred to be a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA).

Licensing Requirements

• 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.