Van Transporter/CNA, SNC (FT Days)

Allied Services; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Services is seeking a Van Transporter to assist nursing staff by transporting residents and preparing equipment. The role requires maintaining hygienic conditions and providing age-appropriate care under supervision.

Education includes a high school diploma and Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Program; driving a multi-passenger vehicle is preferred. Experience as a Nurse Aide in geriatric settings is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Program is required.
• Experience driving a multi-passenger vehicle is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with physical care of residents, including hygiene and grooming.
• Assist with oral hygiene, weight residents, and restorative nursing procedures.
• Transports residents to and from nursing areas and appointments.
• Pass trays, feed residents and monitor hydration when needed.
• Assist in admission procedures and the regulation of visits.

Skills

Multi-passenger vehicle driving

Patient care assistance

Communication with licensed staff

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Program

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, the Van Transporter assists nurses in carrying out routine assignments, transporting and preparing residents and equipment and keeping equipment and areas in an orderly hygienic condition. The Van Transporter must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.

Brief Description

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, the Van Transporter assists nurses in carrying out routine assignments, transporting and preparing residents and equipment and keeping equipment and areas in an orderly hygienic condition. The Van Transporter must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Program required.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Previous Experience Driving a Multi-passenger Vehicle Preferred. Six months experience as a Nurse Aide in a geriatric setting preferred.

• 60% Assists with physical care of residents. Assists with oral hygiene, weighs residents, shower/bathes residents, transfers and repositions residents, assists with dressing and grooming activities and restorative nursing procedures. Cares for resident’s clothing and property as necessary. (E)
• 10% Passes trays and feeds residents. (E)
• 10% Offers fluid to residents to maintain hydration. (E)
• 1% Monitors routine vital signs. (E)
• 1% Changes linens and makes beds. (E)
• 1% Keeps licensed staff informed of unit-related problems and resident-related problems or changes in resident condition. (E)
• 1% Reports and/or responds to unsafe environmental conditions and infractions of safety and infection control policies. (E)
• 1% Helps maintain supplies and equipment. (E)
• 1% Transports residents to and from nursing areas. (E)
• 1% Assists in admission procedures and the regulation of visits. (E)
• 1% Applies prosthetics, orthotics, and splints as necessary. (E)
• 1% Participates in report at change of shift. (E)
• 1% Documents care rendered to residents daily. (E)
• .5% Assists the physician and nurse as directed. (E)
• .5% Collects urine and stool specimens as necessary. (E)
• 1% Assist in resident dining room as required. (E)
• 1% Transports residents to and into the van and secures the resident with a seat belt. Assists resident from the van and into the place of appointment. (E)
• 1% Assists residents with toileting, position change and clothing at the place of appointment. (E)
• 1% Transports residents via Allied Van to and from medical appointments and related appointments. (E)
• 4% Communicates information about the resident at outside appointments, as directed by the licensed staff, and keeps licensed staff informed of information or problems related to outside appointments. (E)
• 1% Assists with resident meals, bed-making and keeping resident’s rooms neat and tidy. (NE)