CNA Driver – Abri Health Care Services – Lewisville, TX

JOB TITLE: CERTIFIED TRANSPORTATION AIDE

REPORTS TO: ADMINISTRATOR

RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide nonemergency transport of mobility-impaired individuals by accommodating wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers and offering safe custom transportation for medical appointments and treatments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a current CNA certification
Ability to communicate effectively with oral and written instructions in English
Must hold a currently valid driver’s license as required by the state and have an excellent driving record as verified by the state Department of Motor Vehicles
Must be reliable and capable of working independently and remaining calm in case of emergency
Current CPR certification preferred
High school diploma or equivalency degree
Depending on assigned area, knowledge of Spanish would be helpful

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To assure resident safety
Visually Inspects van for any defects and/or vehicle damage; checks operating systems: Brakes, horn, windshield wipers, lights, first-aid kits, emergency flashers and door-opening devices for proper operation before starting trips; validates registration and inspection stickers for vehicle are state compliant; certifies working condition of cellular phone
Provides whatever assistance is required for boarding of patient and any caregiver; ensures wheelchair and passenger are properly secured before starting van
Upon arrival at medical facility, assists patients in leaving van and reaching proper offices or treatment areas; inspects van to ensure that no personal items have been left behind
Provides first-aid or CPR if required during patient transport; immediately notifies emergency personnel and supervisor if skilled assistance is required; completes report at end of day’s run
Reports traffic accidents immediately to supervisor, requesting police or ambulance service as needed; assists injured persons from first-aid kit until these services arrive; completes company accident report
When not transporting residents, driver will report to supervisor for assignments
Promotes positive public relations with patients, residents, family members and guests
Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations
Use appropriate work place behavior and adhere to dress code at all times
Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Have the ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting up to 150 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations

WORK CONDITIONS:

As assigned; including some weekends evenings and holidays; non-exempt position

AA/EEO/M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time

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