Van Driver / Transportation Aide

Communicare-Health-Services; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

PTO plans

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Worthington Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, in Parkersburg, WV, is recruiting a Van Driver / Transportation Assistant for a full-time, in-facility role. You will transport residents to outside physician visits and in-house activities in a safe, caring manner.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, Red Cross First Aid, and prior experience in healthcare or service.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or G. E. D. equivalent
• Must possess a current, valid Driver’s License in State of employment
• Graduate of an approved Nurse Aide Training Program or be eligible to enter such a program and graduate and pass a state test within 120 days from date of employment
• Must possess Red Cross First Aid Certificate
• Prior work/life experiences involving independent decision making
• Prior work/life experiences, preferably in healthcare or a service industry
• Compassionate and enthusiastic personality

Responsibilities

• Transport and assist residents, per facility vehicle, to outside physician visits in a safe manner
• Assist with transporting residents within the facility to scheduled specialty appointments, i.e. podiatry, audiology, optometry, dental, etc.
• Assist with transporting residents to and from scheduled in-house activities
• Provide one on one monitoring for residents deemed an elopement risk on outside visits
• Perform basic nursing care procedures for residents as required
• Create a clean, comfortable, and safe environment for residents and assure that their needs are met
• Maintain resident documentation records
• Maintain and work within established departmental, center, and corporate policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards
• Attend and participate in scheduled training, educational classes, and orientation programs to maintain certification and enhance quality of care
• Perform other related activities as assigned or requested

Job description

Job Address & Title

Job Address: 2675 36th Street Parkersburg, WV 26104 Worthington Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies is currently recruiting for a Van Driver / Transportation Assistant to join our team.

Full Time Rate

Full Time Rate: $16/hour

Purpose/Belief Statement

The position of Transportation Assistant exists to assist residents with transportation to and from inside facility and outside physician appointments and events in a safe manner and in accordance with established procedures. This position must work effectively with team members in ensuring that work is accomplished and quality care is delivered, supporting their team members and celebrating team successes. While focusing on delivering quality resident care, the position must also manage the resources that are available to them in their job.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Transport and assist residents, per facility vehicle, to outside physician visits in a safe manner.
• Assist with transporting residents within the facility to scheduled specialty appointments, i.e. podiatry, audiology, optometry, dental, etc.
• Assist with transporting residents to and from scheduled in-house activities.
• Provide one on one monitoring for residents deemed an elopement risk on outside visits.
• Perform basic nursing care procedures for residents as required.
• Create a clean, comfortable, and safe environment for residents and assure that their needs are met.
• Maintain resident documentation records.
• Maintain and work within established departmental, center, and corporate policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Attend and participate in scheduled training, educational classes, and orientation programs to maintain certification and enhance quality of care.
• Perform other related activities as assigned or requested.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• High school graduate or G. E. D. equivalent
• Must possess a current, valid Driver’s License in State of employment.
• Graduate of an approved Nurse Aide Training Program or be eligible to enter such a program and graduate and pass a state test within 120 days from date of employment.
• Must possess Red Cross First Aid Certificate.
• Prior work/life experiences involving independent decision making
• Prior work/life experiences, preferably in healthcare or a service industry
• Compassionate and enthusiastic personality

Benefits

• As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans.
• We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers.
• We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.

About Us

Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has delivered exceptional, person‑centered post‑acute care. A national leader operating more than 105 skilled nursing and long‑term care facilities, CommuniCare serves nearly 13,000 residents with integrated services spanning the full continuum of care. Guided by our mission, Serve with Pride, we support communities across Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, and West Virginia. Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post‑acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long‑term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania). As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.