Transport Associate

***This is not a Driving Role. This is a physcial Walking Role***

Hebrew SeniorLife employees set the highest standard in our commitment to redefine the experience of aging. With compassion, resilience, and determination, we make a difference in the lives of patients, residents, their families, and the broad senior care community every day. And they in ours as well. These life-changing connections give our work meaning and fuel our desire to advance our potential. To be all that we can be. At Hebrew SeniorLife, that’s uniquely possible. Because here we’re supported to always keep growing. And as we do, so does our collective impact.

Our benefits include:

• Excellent medical and dental benefits, available on your first day for positions over 24 hours/week
• A 403b retirement plan open to all employees, including per diems
• Generous paid time off
• On-site health and wellness programming
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarships
• An employee recognition program

Primary role will be to assist with transporting of patients from clinics and/or beauty salon appointments, as well as assist with transport to community programming events to and from the patient care areas. As a patient centered care team member, they may be required to assist with feeding as needed during times of no scheduled appointments. Will be required to take safe patient handling (SPH) training to help with transferring and maintaining safety to our patients/staff for dialysis only in Roslindale and as needed in Dedham . Will be required to work with those with Dementia in a person centered way and utilize habilitation strategies

• ***THIS IS NOT A DRIVING ROLE. THIS IS A PHYSICAL WALKING ROLE***

• Using safe transportation skills ensure that patients get to and from appointments and activities in a timely manner.
• Utilize habilitation strategies when interacting with patients as appropriate.
• Provide support to the Life Enhancement and Nursing teams with patient engagement activities as requested.
• Collaborate with clinics/beauty salon staff and patient care staff to establish systems and processes that allow patients to arrive on time for programming and support individual needs.
• Actively participates in quality improvement opportunities as requested/appropriate.
• Communicate with patients, families, visitors and other health professionals in a manner that conveys respect, caring and sensitivity. 
• Maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA regulations.
• Prioritize work, and provide prompt, efficient service.
• Adhere to established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Participate in educational programs, floor meetings, and quality improvement programs.
• Exemplify professionalism and exhibit values, which contribute to the achievement of the mission of the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center.
• Perform and follow safe patient handing technic, and other related duties as required or directed.
• Provide encouragement, companionship, and feeding assistance to patients during meal times

The job requires the following skills, education and background

High School degree or equivalent required.

Computer experience preferred.

IV. Required Training

Successful completion of HRC orientation/checklist, Dementia Training, Safe Patient Handling, Communication Class, and Speech Therapy class at orientation

V. Working Conditions

Able to push wheelchairs and maneuver equipment.

Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances, which may include exposure to unpleasant odors, sights, and sounds.

Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.

May be exposed to infections, contagious diseases, and blood borne pathogens.

VI. Physical Demands

See physical requirements sheet in Occupational Health.