What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Transport/Helping Hands Aide position at Care Strategies, LLC?
Essential Duties of our Patient Transport Driver include but are not limited to:
Provide safe and efficient resident transportation to/from outings, doctors’ offices, hospitals,
dentists’ offices, etc.
Drives according to the written schedule. Assist residents with boarding and exiting vehicle.
Perform pre-trip safety inspections.
Always maintain vehicle in a constant state of readiness and cleanliness, including vehicle interior
and exterior.
Monitoring patients’ mobility, comfort, and safety during transportation.
Always maintaining patients’ confidentiality, including conversations with family members,
doctors’ offices, or other personnel involved in patient care.
Helping patients get into and out of vehicle safely using special equipment as needed.
Communicating with medical staff to ensure that all required paperwork has been completed
prior to trip.
Providing emotional support to patients during transport.
Maintain vehicle maintenance schedule and reports problems with vehicles to supervisor.
Utilize a GPS and/or map.
Maintain a professional image and attitude.
Maintain daily records of patients transported and vehicle mileage.
Adhere to State and Local traffic laws.
Provide clear communication and excellent patient service.
Provide clear communication and excellent patient service.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The Patient Transport Driver shall be at least 25 years of age, or older, must be of good moral
character. Must be in good mental and physical
condition and willing to work with geriatric and behavioral health patients. Must possess leadership
ability and the willingness to cooperate with other departments. Must understand the social and
emotional needs of patients in the nursing home. Must have tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm
as well as be able to handle patients based upon whatever maturity level they are currently
functioning. Must understand instructions in English (both written and spoken). Must have a
The Patient Transport Driver shall be at least 25 years of age, or older, must be of good moral
character. Must be in good mental and physical
condition and willing to work with geriatric and behavioral health patients. Must possess leadership
ability and the willingness to cooperate with other departments. Must understand the social and
emotional needs of patients in the nursing home. Must have tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm
as well as be able to handle patients based upon whatever maturity level they are currently
functioning. Must understand instructions in English (both written and spoken). Must have a
valid Indiana Driver’s license. Must have a good driving record and pass a Motor
Vehicle Record (MVR) Check.
Work Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of
this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Employee will work both outdoors and
indoors, which may include extreme heat and cold, wet and/or humid conditions. Specific vision
abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability
to adjust focus. Must be physically able to push and pull, step up and down steps, safely secure clients
for transport, lift to 50 lbs., and transport wheelchair patients on paved and unpaved surfaces.
Vehicle Record (MVR) Check.
Work Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of
this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Employee will work both outdoors and
indoors, which may include extreme heat and cold, wet and/or humid conditions. Specific vision
abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability
to adjust focus. Must be physically able to push and pull, step up and down steps, safely secure clients
for transport, lift to 50 lbs., and transport wheelchair patients on paved and unpaved surfaces.
General Duties and Responsibilities for Helping Hands
- Assist the CNA in preparing the resident/resident room for consuming meals and fluids.
- Pass meal trays and perform the meal serving set up.
- Pass fresh ice water on each shift or more often as requested by resident.
- Change bed linens and make bed on the resident’s assigned shower day or as assigned by the Charge Nurse or as requested by the resident.
- Answer call lights to see what the resident needs
- Attend in-service training
- Assist, as supervised or instructed, in transporting residents
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
- Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress of the position.
- Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies.
- Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability..
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
