What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Aide position at Graham Oaks Care Center?
Join Our Team as a Transportation Aide
Ensure Safe and Compassionate Transportation for Residents
Creative Solutions in Healthcare is seeking a Transportation Aide to join our growing team! This role is essential in safely transporting residents to medical appointments and activities while ensuring their well-being. Success in this position requires reliability, professionalism, and strong patient care skills while maintaining safe driving practices at all times.
Your Impact as a Transportation Aide
In this role, you will:
- Safely Transport Residents: Drive residents to and from medical facilities, therapy sessions, and other scheduled activities.
- Ensure Resident Care During Transport: Monitor residents' comfort and safety while they are away from the facility.
- Identify & Report Concerns: Observe residents for any changes in condition during transport and report concerns to management or clinical staff.
- Assist with Mobility: Help residents with ambulation and transfers, using proper body mechanics and assistive devices.
- Monitor Vital Signs: Record and track residents' vital signs when necessary during transport.
- Support Nursing Team: Assist with nursing aide duties at the facility when transport duties are not required.
What Makes You a Great Fit
We’re seeking someone who:
- Holds a valid state driver’s license in good standing.
- Is at least 25 years of age (due to insurance constraints).
- Maintains an acceptable driving record verified by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Successfully completes the Employee Driver Proficiency program in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates strong communication skills, patience, and self-discipline.
- Can effectively record information and perform technical procedures as needed.
- Qualifies for company insurance, passes the DMV check, and practices safe defensive driving skills.
Why Choose Creative Solutions in Healthcare?
As one of Texas’s largest and most trusted providers of long-term care, we are committed to fostering a supportive workplace for our employees.
We offer (for full-time employees):
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Extra Protection: AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, and more
- Life Insurance: Whole and Term Policies
- Professional Growth: Tuition Reimbursement for continued education
- Time to Recharge: Paid Time Off
- Retirement Planning: Immediate 401(k) eligibility
- Unwavering Support: Exceptional corporate resources and leadership
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. Discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.
