Become A Transportation Aide

* Schedule resident appointments.
* Establish, implement and maintain communication between shifts and departments to facilitate positive working relationships.
* Takes appropriate actions to ensure residents are transported to and from appointments in a safe manner.
* Establishes positive communications with outside facilities, hospitals, physicians’ offices, and/or specialty clinics to ensure proper services for residents are maintained and scheduled appropriately.
* Promptly reports any scheduling changes to the DON; nursing staff and ancillary service providers, responsible parties and takes follow up action as necessary.
* Responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision during transport.
* Assist nursing and administrative staff as assigned, which may include C
* N.A. responsibilities (see Certified Nursing Assistant Job Description).
* Observe residents carefully and report changes in condition to Charge Nurse.
* Recognize a resident’s ability to make choices and support these within the constraints of the caregiving environment.
* Participate in collecting data needed for the accurate completion of the MDS and the plan of care.
* Provide input to the nurses for development of the plan of care.
* Provide adequate hydration to residents at regular intervals each day according to specific resident needs.
* Assist nursing staff with the basics of aseptic and sterile techniques to avoid infection of residents and self-contamination of equipment and supplies.
* Be alert for proper ventilation, temperature, light and noise control.
* Take TPR, blood pressure, weighing of residents, etc. as directed.
* Minimum Qualifications

* Loading Passengers
* a
* Safely load wheel chairs
* b
* Secure all four floor straps to the chair (both rear straps must be secured above the axle)
* c
* Snap the long side of the lap belt to the D-ring on the rear strap.
* d
* Pull shoulder adjustment strap completely out. (strap must be pulled straight out or it will lock)
* e
* Place lap and shoulder belt around resident and snap short side of the lap belt to the D-ring on the rear strap.
* f
* Tighten lap belt
* Unloading Passengers
* a
* Loosen lap belt.
* b
* Remove lap and shoulder belt around resident and unsnap both sides of the lap belt from the D-ring on the rear strap.
* Leave lap belt attached to shoulder belt and allow it to pull back to the van wall.
* c
* Loosen all four straps.
* d
* Unload all wheelchairs.
* Safely transports residents utilizing appropriate mobility apparatus
* Has all paper work ready for each appointment
* Makes sure the resident is clean, neat, and shaved, etc
* Has resident at the front lobby in time for the transport.
* Stays with the resident for their appointment.
* Provides any patient care that is required while resident is out of the facility
* Helps safely secure resident in the van
* Makes sure the resident has had an early breakfast tray or lunch tray when indicated
* Assists in cleaning the van after the end of the day’s transports.
* Works closely with the transportation driver, activity director and DOHS to maintain appointment schedules and outside activities.
* Theses and all other duties as specified by the supervisor or the administrator.
* Qualifications
* MINIMUM LICENSURE

* Review daily rehabilitation schedule and be available, as indicated.
* Provide minimal assist of residents transferring to and from wheelchairs.
* Assist nursing and rehabilitation personnel with transfers to and from vehicle.
* Transport residents to and from rehabilitation area for scheduled appointments.
* Operate elevators, as needed.
* Inform nursing and rehabilitation staff of any incidents/problems.
* Maintain positive, professional interaction with residents and staff.
* Attend in-service training sessions, as required.
* Adheres to facility policies and procedures and participates in facility quality improvement and safety programs.
* Embrace the Consulate Health Care’s five core values of compassion, honesty, integrity, respect and passion, and incorporate them into daily job function.
* Demonstrate respect and compassion in every interaction.
* Conduct oneself with the highest degree of honesty and integrity in every interaction.
* Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interactions with co-workers, residents, families and visitors.
* May be trained and assigned to perform the Customer Care Liaison duties as needed

* Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher or bed to designated sites as requested, including patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, monitors and other equipment.
* Assists patients with entering and exiting vehicles, including transfer from or to wheelchairs or stretchers.
* Delivers equipment and specimens to requesting staff or department.
* May assist staff with removal of deceased bodies from units and transport to morgue.
* Greets and provides information and direction to patients and visitors

* The Day Habilitation Trainer/Transportation Aide will assist the Day Habilitation Specialist in their assigned core room or discipline with the implementation of individual treatment plans, participant supervision during non goal planned periods, and ongoing development of a habilitative program environment.
* The Day Habilitation Trainer/Transportation Aide is also responsible to assist in the safe transportation of passengers in transit to and from program site.
* The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Actively cooperate with the Day Habilitation Director and other program staff in order to achieve the goals and objectives of the Day Habilitation Program.
* Responsible for implementation of goal plans and data collection to monitor progress.
* Goal Plans are to be based upon the person-s valued outcome as identified in their ISP.
* Responsible for transporting individuals to volunteer and recreational activities in the Community.
* Also provide the necessary supervision, training and support during these outings.
* Responsible for development of individual goal plans in accordance with the 3IP and 5 governing principles as assigned by the Direct Supervisor or Program Director.
* Responsible for maintaining accurate daily participant records, charts, logs, and case/progress notes per the instruction of the Direct Supervisor and the individual treatment plan methodologies.
* Responsible for maintaining an orderly, clean, safe, and habilitative core room environment at all times, and addressing and/or reporting environmental deficiencies to the Direct Supervisor as they are perceived or reported.
* Responsible for program-wide responsibilities as assigned by the Direct Supervisor.
* These responsibilities could include, but are not limited to:
* a.
* Ordering Supplies for core room with approval from the Direct Supervisor. b.
* Lunch and/or Transportation duty. c.
* Assisting with participant transportation. d.
* Monitoring janitorial service and informing Direct Supervisor if any concerns. e.
* Participating on program or agency committees. f.
* Assisting with program projects, i.e., staff training, research, etc. g.
* Trainers will be responsible for covering other core rooms during staff shortages. h.
* Trainers will be responsible for changing participants, and assisting in individual toileting if need be. i.
* Provide assistance during behavioral emergencies which include, but is not limited to counseling, verbal calming, supervision and/or physical intervention.
* Attend and successfully complete all training as required by regulations and agency policy.
* Responsible for complying with all waiver Regulations which apply to Day Habilitation Programming, Part 624 and Part 633 Regulations in total and reporting violations, deficiencies and/or incidents to the Direct Supervisor as they are discovered or indicated.
* Active consultation/communication with Direct Supervisor and professional staff to insure individual-s progress/safety and regulatory compliance.
* Responsible for modeling appropriate behavior, appearance, interpersonal relationships, and communication whenever in the presence or probable presence of program participants.
* Responsible for addressing and/or reporting all observed or suspected situations which adversely impact on the health and safety of any/all program participants.
* Responsible for communicating with outside agencies, family, and residential programs to assure consistency in treatment. .
* Responsible for completing monthly progress notes, semi-annual and annual reviews as assigned by or in the absence of the Direct Supervisor.
* Assist in boarding vehicles and disembarking from vehicles.
* Assist driver in maintaining cleanliness of vehicles.
* Monitor passengers and maintain orderliness on vehicle to ensure passenger safety and adherence to safety regulations.
* Complete all mandatory training
* Responsible for planning activities which will foster community integration.
* Any other duties as directed by the Transportation Coordinator.
* Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Direct Supervisor