What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transport Aide / CNA position at Aperion Care?
Full-Time | AdviniaCare Newport | Newport, RI
Come join the talented staff at AdviniaCare Newport! We’re looking for a caring, reliable Transport Aide / CNA to support our residents both inside our community and at their outside appointments. Prior senior living experience is preferred but not required.
About The Role
This is a unique, varied position that combines hands-on resident care with appointment escort duties. During the week, you’ll be scheduled to accompany residents to their outside appointments, and you’ll work as a Certified Nursing Assistant while in the building, giving you the chance to build strong relationships with residents in every part of their care.
Schedule
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Come join the talented staff at AdviniaCare Newport! We’re looking for a caring, reliable Transport Aide / CNA to support our residents both inside our community and at their outside appointments. Prior senior living experience is preferred but not required.
About The Role
This is a unique, varied position that combines hands-on resident care with appointment escort duties. During the week, you’ll be scheduled to accompany residents to their outside appointments, and you’ll work as a Certified Nursing Assistant while in the building, giving you the chance to build strong relationships with residents in every part of their care.
Schedule
- Full-time with full availability required
- Primarily day shift; some appointments may extend past the 3:00 p.m. end of first shift
- Every other weekend
- Accompany residents to and from medical appointments and other scheduled outings
- Assist residents in and out of the transport vehicle, including those using wheelchairs or other mobility devices
- Provide comfort, supervision, and assistance to residents throughout the appointment
- Ensure required paperwork and documentation travel with the resident
- Communicate appointment information and follow-up instructions to nursing staff upon return
- Provide direct resident care, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility
- Assist residents with meals and monitor food and fluid intake
- Take and record vital signs as directed
- Observe and report changes in resident condition to the charge nurse
- Document care accurately and in a timely manner
- Treat every resident with dignity, respect, and compassion
- Current CNA certification in good standing in the state of RI
- Long-term care experience preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional late appointments, and every other weekend
- Dependable, patient, and caring, with strong communication skills
- Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition residents with or without assistive equipment
- Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the workday
- May be required to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.