CNA/CMT - Transportation Aide

Job Summary

Must be a compassionate person able to relate very well to the residents. This position requires a highly skilled individual, who is reliable and able to function effectively with minimum supervision. To provide and promote quality care of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) within a medical and social environment that meets the needs of residents.  Experience in home care is very helpful. Ability to plan, coordinate, and transport/escort residents to and from individual scheduled appointments, scheduled activity outings, banking, shopping, and other errands as directed. Assist with daily care needs of residents. Other duties and activities may be assigned by the Assisted Living Administrator, or his/her designee, RN Wellness Director, or Licensed Nurse.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain a schedule for residents in the electronic medical record, appointment book and on the appointment board.
• Provide assistance with scheduling individualized appointments, safely escort residents to and from scheduled appointments, scheduled activity outings, banking, shopping, and other errands as directed.
• Communication liaison between the resident, family facility and external medical staff.
• Assure all medical forms from the community go to the medical provider and back to the nurse, following an appointment.
• Provide physical support, safe transfers and general comfort en route.
• Duties of the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) include, but are not limited to:
  -Performing personal care skills
  -Basic nursing skills
  -Rehabilitation skills
  -Transport/ambulate residents to meals and other common areas of the building
  -Care of patient environment, handling of blood/bodily fluid spills
  -Domestic chores
  -Other general assistance as needed and requested by residents.
• Must make good judgments concerning the needs of residents and must notify the Assisted Living Administrator, RN Wellness Director, Licensed Nurse, or Medication Aide-in-Charge of any changes in the condition of a resident.
• Obtains report from Licensed Nurses and/or Medication Aide/CNA when coming on duty and gives a full verbal, as well as written report to Licensed Nurse and/or Medication Aide/CNA at the end of each shift.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with physicians, physicians’ offices, pharmacies, members of the community, residents, families, and other staff. Greet all guests of the Assisted Living Community in a professional manner.
• Assist with personal care and other general assistance as needed and requested by residents. Transport/ambulate residents to meals and other common areas of the building.
• Provides general assistance in the dining area before, during, and after meals. Assist with delivering trays to residents.
• To participate and assist with activities on and outside the premises of the Assisted Living Community.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the Administrator or designee to ensure smooth operation of transport/escort services and to meet residents’ needs.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Dependable and punctual with ability to maintain consistent attendance.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English.
• Ability to maintain sound judgement under stress and communicate effectively.
• Ability to proficiently perform clinical/skilled tasks associated within scope of  position.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite or similar software.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, Required

Physical Requirements

• Physical ability to regularly stoop, bend, kneel, lift, stand, walk, stretch and reach for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to regularly lift objects up to 25 pounds and at times up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to assist a 200-250 lb participant, using proper body mechanics.
• Must have hearing and vision abilities within normal range (corrected) to drive safely and/or to observe and communicate with participants.
• Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization's physical premises as well as related community care settings.
• Must be able to tolerate conditions typically associated within a medical office and/or home care setting including potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases.
• Must be able to complete assignments in variable weather conditions and ever-changing and sometimes allergenic environments in participant homes, including extreme heat, humidity, dust, smoke, pet contamination, and cleaning supplies.
  

Experience

• 1 year of CNA experience, Preferred
• 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population, Preferred

License & Certification Requirements

• Rhode Island Certified Nursing Assistant License (CNA)
• Rhode Island Certified Medication Technician License (CMT)
  

Position Requirements

• CPR Certification
• Driver's License & access to reliable transportation; community-based travel may be required. 
  

Management Responsibility:    No

Time & Attendance Responsibility:    No