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.