Overview

TABITHA’S PURPOSE: We empower people to live joyfully, age gratefully.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Each CNA Transportation Aide, regardless of title, enhances the living experience for Tabitha’s Seniors/residents/clients (hereinafter, “Seniors/clients”) by performing various care activities and related services as described and in compliance with the comprehensive care plan/service plan objectives. While doing so they will contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of Seniors/clients through respectful, professional, competent and personable interaction. This TEAMember strives to uphold Tabitha’s LIVE2Care Culture and actively embraces Tabitha’s Core Values. By doing so, the TEAMember supports Tabitha goals related to the dignity, respect, independence, competence, autonomy, personal comfort, safety and security of Seniors/clients. In addition, the TEAMember contributes to the success of Tabitha through ongoing collaboration with family members, coworkers, management, volunteers and others in the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Accompanies Seniors/clients on visits outside the facility including physician office visits, shopping, hospital and home visits including loading/unloading elder/client from vehicles as necessary.
• Assists Seniors/clients in preparing for leaving, including assisting in dressing, obtaining wheelchair or walker, if appropriate, obtaining appropriate documentation/information and escorting Senior/client to the lobby and into the van.
• Assist with completion of forms at the physician’s office or hospital. Return necessary equipment and pertinent information/documentation to the facility.
• Drives the Tabitha van to transport Seniors/clients.
• Assists Seniors/clients into and out of van and buildings, securing Seniors’/clients’ wheelchairs and walkers in van to stabilize them during trips.
• Makes deliveries, deposits, and pickups as assigned.
• Coordinates with the telecommunications operator in following established van schedule.
• Monitors the schedule and need and/or performs routine cleaning and maintenance of van.
• Adapts to a changing work load and work environment.
• Will be expected to work on the clinical floors when no appointments are scheduled and/or as needed during regularly scheduled hours.

BENEFITS:

• Full benefit package including medical, dental and vision (30 hours per week scheduled)
• Life and disability benefits (30 hours per week scheduled)
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Leaves (20 hours per week scheduled)
• Free on-site TEAMember clinic
• Wellness program

Qualifications

COMMUNICATION: Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language including medical terminology related to the job. Sufficient fluency to be able to understand and follow written or verbal instructions, provide instruction to others, read and understand a care plan/service plan, policies, procedures or other similar documentation, interact successfully with Senior/clients/caregivers, hold a conversation, conduct or participate in meetings, compose professional e-mails or other written communication, prepare legible, accurate and thorough documentation as required by the job and interact with coworkers, customers, vendors, volunteers, managers and family members effectively. Ability to recognize and interpret non-verbal cues. Ability to respond calmly and clearly to emergencies and emotional situations.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to gain access to the work area and then safely perform the duties of the job while utilizing standard and specialized equipment, including but not limited to the equipment described below. Physical stamina with the ability to perform duties while moving about the work area for the entire shift with few opportunities to sit down and with little or no break between tasks. Strength and agility sufficient to frequently and continuously lift, push, pull, reach, squat, kneel, bend, carry, twist, pinch, grasp, climb stairs while performing duties (such as bathing, toileting, transferring) and manipulating various supplies and equipment. Frequent periods of intense activity. Ability to safely perform unassisted transfers (from/to bed/chair/toilet/commode/bathtub/shower) and otherwise provide care to elders/clients who are weak, frail, obese, unable to assist due to limited mobility, quadriplegia, paraplegia, tremors, paralysis etc. Ability to remain calm and work effectively when others (such as elders/clients, coworkers or family members) experience emotional extremes, up to and including elders/clients who become combative. Vision and hearing within normal limits (with or without correction). Must have unrestricted lift/push/pull ability and pass a 50 - pound physical exam demonstrating strength and agility prior to employment and at Tabitha’s discretion.

AGE REQUIREMENT: At least age 18.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

EXPERIENCE: 6 month’s experience as an aide or caregiver preferred. Experience driving vans or delivery vehicle preferred.

CREDENTIALS: CNA Certification in good standing as demonstrated by inclusion on the Nebraska State Registry required or must obtain within 6 months of hire. Valid Nebraska Driver’s license (unless otherwise allowed by law) and a good driving record required. Must possess auto insurance at or above Nebraska statutory requirements. CPR and First Aid required. All certifications must be kept up to date at the expense of the employee. Must meet Tabitha's vaccination requirements

EEO Disability/Veteran