Van Driver (Must be a CNA)

The Blossoms; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Blossoms in Little Rock, AR is hiring a compassionate direct-care transporter to safely transport residents in a nursing home setting. You will assist ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals on and off the vehicle, ensure seats are secured, and safely stow mobility devices.

You will keep trip logs, mileage and times, perform basic vehicle checks, and report maintenance needs. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required; prior experience with residents with disabilities

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of loading and securing passengers from a motor vehicle.
• Ability to operate and perform basic maintenance on assigned vehicle.
• Ability to find geographic locations.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate and secure passengers safely during transport.
• Assist residents entering and leaving the vehicle.
• Maintain trip logs, mileage, and time for each trip.
• Perform basic vehicle checks and report maintenance needs.
• Interact professionally with residents and staff.

Skills

Passenger loading

Vehicle operation

Location finding

Records keeping

Safety awareness

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
• Good driving record

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