Classification and Pay

Hourly Non-Exempt

Reports to

Director of Nursing

Summary/Objective
In keeping with our organization’s goals, this position is responsible for transporting residents to and from medical and other appointments in a timely manner. The position is also required to deliver quality daily routine nursing care to residents requiring short-term, skilled, and long-term nursing care, as directed by the supervisor, the facility’s policies and procedures, and good nursing judgment.

Job Duties

• Maintain a written schedule of patient appointments
• Safely load and unload patients from vehicle, accompany to physician office, and stay with patient if needed
• Arrange appointment times to allow flexibility to remain with patient if necessary
• Deliver and pick up medical documents from physician offices
• Provide transport services as directed
• Ensure that vehicle is in safe and working condition, suitable for resident to load, unload, and be transported in the vehicle
• Provide direct nursing care, under direct supervision/direction of a nurse, in accordance with federal and state regulations, facility policies and procedures, and prudent nursing judgment
• Perform resident care duties as assigned by charge nurse, including but not limited to transporting and transferring, restocking resident room, changing linen, properly positioning resident, bathing, assisting with bowel and bladder needs, assisting with dressing, assisting with eating and hydration, taking vital signs, and caring for resident as needed or directed
• Document tasks performed in accordance with organization policies and procedures
• Follow appropriate infection control practices
• Report any observations and pertinent information, regarding resident care and condition, to the nursing supervisor promptly
• Document observations and care delivered to residents daily, per standards of practice and facility policy and procedures
• Have knowledge of and utilize of the facility’s written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department
• Utilize established methods for coordination and communication of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner in compliance with facility policies
• Ensure that nursing interventions are performed in a timely manner. If there must be a delay, explanations for delays in answers/responses are provided
• Provide care in a manner that respect for the resident's dignity and privacy is consistently upheld
• Provide complaint/grievance reports to the Administrator as required or as may be necessary
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents
• Report known or suspected incidents of fraud, abuse, neglect, and/or misappropriation to the Administrator
• Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screensaver activates within established facility policy guidelines
• Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screensaver activates within established facility policy guidelines
• Ensure to refrain from disclosing assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator
• Ensure not disclose resident protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility’s information system

Supervisory Responsibility

There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position. However, the position requires communication with and oversight of nursing home staff to ensure that specific policies, procedures, and programs are implemented correctly.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This position is within a healthcare facility that operates every day. There will be scheduled times of work on the weekends and holidays. Significant events can occur at any given time that require working. Ongoing direction and support may be necessary if systems are not properly implemented, continuously improved, and monitored.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position generally will require physical activity. It may at times require walking to various locations within a facility. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and may require some use of machinery consistent with the job duties.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position at times requires the ability to walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, twist, and lift as necessary.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and assignments may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Texas.
• 2 years’ experience in Long-Term Care experience preferred.
• Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet) required.
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and maintain a positive and professional attitude.
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Display attention to detail
• Interact with residents, families, and the community in a professional manner

• Ability to engage in active listening (giving full attention to those speaking), critical thinking (using logic and reasoning to identify strengths/weaknesses of alternative solutions), and active learning (understanding implications of new information during problem-solving situations)
• Exceptional judgment and active foresight

Self-motivated and self-directed