What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA / Resident Transportation Driver - Columbus West position at MAGNOLIA MANOR?
TITLE: Certified Nursing Assistant/ Resident Transportation Driver
REPORTS TO: Nursing Management Team
Non-Exempt
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The primary purpose of the position is to provide physical and emotional care to our residents at all times in a clean, friendly, and safe environment. Furthermore this position is expected to provide transportation safely and timely, per established policies and procedures, and as directed by your supervisor. The CNA will provide daily direct care to residents. This includes but is not limited to assistance with medication, bathing, dressing and grooming; food consumption; transferring and ambulating.
ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides for the residents’ health needs, including determining measurements accurately as assigned (vital signs, intake, output)
- Adheres to Magnolia Manor’s established Infection Control Procedures.
- Ensures proper documentation is maintained; recording accurate, legible information about resident care and condition per facility practices; and responding to any call light or emergency alarm.
- Communicates notable changes to nurse management.
- Attend and participate in classes to maintain current certification as a C.N.A. (12 hours per year).
- Attend all meetings and in-services designated as mandatory.
- Attend and participate in annual and OSHA and CDC training programs, as well as annual disaster training.
- Communicate with the dispatcher on Two-Way Radio
- Be able to operate a Hydraulic Lift.
- Report to Dispatcher and pick up patient schedule daily.
- Transport patients to and from doctors’ appointments.
- Inspect the van daily. (ex: check oil, tires, first aid kit & fire extinguisher)
- Ensure that seat belts secure all passengers.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
- Ability to interact professionally with residents, family member and staff of all levels
- Act with HUMILITY and with discretion at all times
- (Critical Thinking) Ability to identify a problem and react with a sense of urgency.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Preferred High School Diploma or its equivalent or enrolled in ongoing education.
- Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia.
- Must be a minimum of 25 years of age.
- Must have CPR and First Aid License.
- Must have clean driving record with no more than 2 moving violations or 1 at fault accident in a 7-year period.
- Must be able to operate a tablet and complete computer trainings
This position is considered highly physical, with frequent walking, bending, stooping, and lifting approximately 50 pounds. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform the duties of a job.
