Van Driver (Certified Nursing Assistant) required

The Blossoms; Eureka Springs (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Blossoms in Eureka Springs, AR is seeking a reliable transportation aide to operate vehicles safely and assist residents entering and exiting. You will also secure mobility devices, keep trip records, and work with staff to ensure comfort and safety for residents.

This role requires physical capability to lift up to 80 pounds, a valid driver’s license, and experience with individuals with disabilities is a plus.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of loading, securing, and unloading passengers from a motor vehicle.
• Skill in the operation and basic maintenance of assigned motor vehicle.
• Ability to find geographic locations.
• Ability to follow oral/ written instructions and keep a record of activities.
• Ability to lift, maneuver, and support materials of up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents and staff.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• The safe and efficient operation of assigned motor vehicle.
• Extensive contact with patients/ residents of a nursing home facility.
• Assisting ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals enter and leave the vehicle.
• Ensuring that passengers are safely seated inside the motor vehicle.
• Securing residents’ mobility devices such as walkers and wheelchairs.
• Keeping a record of each bus trip and the residents who attended.
• Documenting the mileage and time for each bus trip.
• Performing preventive maintenance functions such as checking lights, maintaining fluid levels, checking tire pressure, etc. and notifying supervisory personnel of need for further service or repair.

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The safe and efficient operation of assigned motor vehicle
• Extensive contact with patients/ residents of a nursing home facility
• Assisting ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals enter and leave the vehicle
• Ensuring that passengers are safely seated inside the motor vehicle
• Securing residents’ mobility devices such as walkers and wheelchairs
• Keeping a record of each bus trip and the residents who attended
• Documenting the mileage and time for each bus trip
• Performing preventive maintenance functions such as checking lights, maintaining fluid levels, checking tire pressure, etc. and notifying supervisory personnel of need for further service or repair

Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of methods and techniques used to load, secure, and unload passengers from a motor vehicle
• Skill in the operation and basic maintenance of assigned motor vehicle
• Ability to find geographic locations
• Ability to follow oral/ written instructions and keep a record of activities
• Ability to lift, maneuver, and support materials of up to 80 pounds
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents and staff
• Possession of a valid driver’s license

Experience:

• Six to 12 months of work experience operating, loading, and unloading a motor vehicle
• Any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities stated above
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or experience working in long term care a plus

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off