Van Driver CNA

The Blossoms; Nashville (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Blossoms is seeking a Transport Assistant to safely operate a motor vehicle for nursing facility residents in the United States. You will assist residents, ensure proper seating, and secure mobility devices such as walkers and wheelchairs.

You will keep trip records, document mileage and time, and perform basic vehicle checks. A CNA certification is required, and CPR is preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of methods to load, secure, and unload passengers from a motor vehicle.
• Skill in 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 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

Skills

Load/secure passengers

Operate motor vehicle

Geographic navigation

Record-keeping/instructions

Lift 80 lbs

Interpersonal with residents/staff

Valid driver’s license

Education

CNA certification

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
• Must be a CNA
• CPR preferred

Benefits:

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