Van Driver CNA

The Blossoms at Nashville Rehab & Nursing Center; Nashville (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Blossoms at Nashville Rehab & Nursing Center in Nashville, AR seeks a dedicated driver to support residents in a nursing facility. You will operate and perform basic maintenance on the transport vehicle, assist residents entering and exiting, and secure mobility devices for safety.

Must hold a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential; CPR is preferred. The position requires lifting up to 80 pounds, good interpersonal skills, and accurate record-keeping of trips and resident attendance.

Qualifications

• Loading and unloading passengers safely in a motor vehicle.
• Ability to navigate to geographic locations and follow instructions.
• Maintain records of trips, mileage, and residents attended.

Responsibilities

• Operate and perform basic maintenance on assigned vehicle.
• Assist ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents entering and exiting the vehicle.
• Secure mobility devices and ensure passengers are seated safely.
• Keep accurate trip logs and mileage/time records.
• Communicate with staff and residents to ensure smooth transportation.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Passenger handling

Record keeping

Direction finding

Interpersonal skills

Lifting 80 lbs

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

CPR certification preferred

Job description

The Blossoms at Nashville Rehab & Nursing Center -

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 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 aboveExperience 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