What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Aide position at Keswick?
Transportation Aide
Full-Time- 6A-6P Monday, Wednesday and Friday
$19-$21/hr
(Pay based on experience)
Keswick is located in Baltimore, MD. We are seeking dedicated, caring team members willing and able to commit to our workplace values: Connection, Empathy, Inclusion and Advocacy!
Keswick was top-ranked for 2024 as High-Performing by U.S. News & World Report, a rating only reached by 19% of nursing homes in the country.
Keswick was recognized on Newsweek's 2023 and 2024 ranking of Best Nursing Homes in Maryland.
Why Choose Keswick?
We offer more than just a job, we offer a supportive, mission-driven environment where your work truly matters. Our Life Improvements include:
Compensation
Competitive market-based pay
Shift differentials for most hourly positions
Enhanced holiday premium pays ranging from 2.0x to 2.5x your regular rate
Referral bonuses
Hardship Loans
401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% employer match
Keswick may contribute up to 3% of your annual salary into your retirement each year, based on organizational performance, on top of your own savings
Benefits
Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage for team members part time and full time, 20 plus hours per week
Medical benefit premiums have not increased in six years
Employer paid short & long term disability insurance
Employer-paid life insurance
Generous vacation with vacation cash out options twice per year
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
On-site Cafe with discounted meals
What will I do as a Transportation Aide?
- Assists in onboarding, securing, and offboarding residents for safe transport to various locations. May participate in resident assistance during outings; examples include but are not limited to: transferring residents from one surface to another, toileting, hygiene, and eating, assisting with shopping tasks such as reaching items on high shelves for a wheelchair resident, and/or assisting with moving a food order from counter to table, etc. To the extent possible, requests time off with adequate time to enable alternate transportation arrangements for residents.
- Ensures provision and receipt of documentation relating to medical visits. Ensures protection of residents’ personal health information and confidentiality.
- During times when not involved in transportation activities, works with recreation to support resident activities such as escorting residents to and from activities and programs and/or assisting residents with participation in activities.
- May be asked to support transportation to/from on-site clinics, dialysis den, salon, etc. when not on an outside appointment.
- Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to: possible floor assignment, assisting with evacuations and emergencies.
- Assist with orienting volunteers.
- Perform other related duties as required
What is required in this position?
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification
- Certification Nursing Assistant required
- Geriatric Nursing Assistant preferred
- Requires a minimum of 1 year of experience providing care to the elderly population
What makes Keswick unique?
Our vision is for greater fulfillment and freedom of choice in aging, for all. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for the guests and residents it serves, Keswick provides various award-winning services that enhance their lives and get them back to doing what they love.
Keswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $19 - $21