Van Driver/Transportation Aide

Century HCC; Kingston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Kingston, PA seeks a Transportation Aide for full-time or part-time work. The role involves moving residents between the building and appointments, and ensuring safe vehicle operation in accordance with facility policies and state laws.

Candidates must hold PA CNA certification, a PA driver's license with an excellent driving record, and CPR/First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Must have PA CNA certification and a valid PA driver’s license with an excellent driving record.
• CPR and basic first aid certification required.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents to appointments and returns.
• Transport new admissions as required.
• Log all transports in the transport log and record trips.
• Daily check of residents' appointments and schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNA certification

Driver's license

Clean driving record

CPR/First Aid

English communication

Job description

Maple Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is now seeking a full-time and part-time Transportation Aide.

Maple Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 92-bed skilled nursing facility located in Kingston, PA. Our focus is quality care in a supportive and friendly environment. Our facility offers a range of amenities, specializing in short-stay rehabilitation and long-term care. If you are looking to join a caring and supportive team, we would like to meet you.

This position requires demonstrated knowledge and skill in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Escort/Transportation service; drive and assure the Facility vans are maintained in a safe, compliant, and road-worthy manner, in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility, and all applicable state laws and regulations; demonstrate ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.Position requires prolonged standing, sitting, walking, frequent bending, stooping, climbing, pushing, lifting, and stretching; lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Experience

Previous work experience in driving a wheelchair van and in the health care of the older adult preferred.

Certificate/Licenses

Must have a current PA CNA certification as well as a valid PA driver's license and have an excellent driving record. Must be CPR and basic first aid certified.

Essential Job Functions:

• Transport residents from building to designated appointments and returns
• Transport new admissions when required
• Log all transport in transport log and record all trips when completed
• Daily check of resident's appointments and make schedule
• Other duties as assigned

Maple Ridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Maple Ridge's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, and employee activities.