What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Aide position at SLP Operations?
Description
The transportation aide is responsible for non-emergency medical transportation of elderly individuals to
routine doctor appointments, activities, or hospital admissions/discharges.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The facility is an equal opportunity employer. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.
The transportation aide is responsible for non-emergency medical transportation of elderly individuals to
routine doctor appointments, activities, or hospital admissions/discharges.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Oversee patient activities and does not leave patients unattended to ensure safety.
- Escort and remain with the patient during appointments as necessary.
- Adheres to safety regulations of facility as per policies and procedures and external regulatory.
- Complies with standard/universal precautions and infection control policies and attends required in-services to keep self-informed.
- Performs safety observation and fall protocol and one to one protocol as directed; assists at risk/physically challenged patients with mobility needs as needed.
- Communicates and documents patient observation and date effectively.
- Communicates with the administration to establish a schedule for picking up and dropping off patients in a timely manner; communicates with referral sources and patient families in appropriate manner while transporting patients.
- Maintains the on-call phone to be available to communicate with nursing and admission staff while transporting patients.; communicate patients not able to be picked up/absentees to nursing staff in a timely manner.
- Communicates follow-up on patient care responsibilities; incomplete assignments, ongoing activities and current patient needs that affect attendance.
- Perform safety checks and vehicle inspections as required.
- Practices safe driving and obeys all traffic laws and reports any incidents and accidents immediately.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
- Prior experience transporting patients/residents in a healthcare setting preferred.
- Must be able to interact positively with residents, families, and regulatory agencies, and work collaboratively with employees at all levels.
- Must be able to maintain consistent attendance and be willing to work long or irregular hours, often under pressure.
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and remove assistive devices as needed to clean equipment properly.
- Must comply with all local health regulations and successfully complete a post-offer health assessment.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the use of mechanical devices):
- Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and community agencies.
- Ability to perform physical activities such as walking, reaching, bending, stretching, pulling, and lifting.
- Adequate fine and gross motor coordination to carry out required tasks.
- Long-term care facility setting.
- Exposure to residents with varying levels of care needs.
- May include evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.
- Resident-centered care
- Professionalism and ethical conduct
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Cultural sensitivity and respect
The facility is an equal opportunity employer. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.