Van Driver/Maintenance Aide

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Transport residents from building to designated appointments and returns.
• Transport new admissions when required.
• Log all mileage as permitted.
• Log costs to submit to NHA.
• Log all transport in transport log and record all trips when completed.
• Weekly check of residents appointments, make schedule. Coordinate with Nursing for appointments needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the NHA but not limited to examples: Inspect daily and label all resident clothing. Label doors & wrist bands for all new Residents. Update of Resident’s code status and fall risks. Mark door tags, ID bands, and charts with appropriate symbols.
• Make up nursing packets with nursing for trips.
• Assist other departments when necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
• Driver preferred to be nurse aide, does not need transport assistance for all rides, at the discretion of the DON.

Equipment Operation to Perform Essential Functions:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Requires demonstrated knowledge and skill in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Escort/Transportation service; drive and assure the Facility vans are maintained in a safe, compliant and road-worthy manner, in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the this facility, and all applicable state laws and regulations; demonstrate ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English. Position requires prolonged standing, sitting, walking, frequent bending, stooping, climbing, pushing, lifting, and stretching; lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Previous work experience in the health care of the older adult preferred.

Certificate/Licenses: Valid PA driver’s license and have an excellent driving record. Current PA CNA certification. Must be CPR and basic first aid certified.