Job description

At Caraday Healthcare, we live by the Golden Rule – treat others how we want to be treated. That’s our commitment to our team members and we demonstrate it with generous benefits, professional and personal development, and a collaborative culture.

Caraday offers the follow:

· Competitive pay

· Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

· Employee assistance program

· Medical and dependent spending accounts (can be used to daycare!)

· 401(k)

· Life & disability

· Generous Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time)

· Career development and growth opportunities

· Monthly activities and contests

· Health education and promotion

We offer A NEW WAY TO WORK

Interested in joining the Caraday Healthcare team? It’s always a new, exciting day at Caraday – a place where we are passionate about what we do and who we work with. Our communities feel like home with staffing ratios that allow personal interaction with each resident.

Tuition Reimbursement Available!

Please note, as a condition of employment, COVID-19 vaccination is required prior to your start date per the CMS mandate. Accommodations for medical or religious reasons will be considered.

JOB SUMMARY: To provide nonemergency transport of mobility-impaired individuals by accommodating wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers and offering safe custom transportation for medical appointments and treatments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• To assure resident safety
• Visually Inspects van for any defects and/or vehicle damage; checks operating systems: Brakes, horn, windshield wipers, lights, first-aid kits, emergency flashers and door- opening devices for proper operation before starting trips; validates registration and inspection stickers for vehicle are state compliant.
• Provides whatever assistance is required for boarding of patient and any caregiver and ensures wheelchair and passenger are properly secured before starting van.
• Upon arrival at medical facility, assists patients in leaving van and reaching proper offices or treatment areas; inspects van to ensure that no personal items have been left behind.
• Provides first-aid or CPR if required during patient transport; immediately notifies emergency personnel and supervisor if skilled assistance is required.
• Reports traffic accidents immediately to supervisor, requesting police or ambulance service as needed; assists injured persons from first-aid kit until these services arrive; completes company accident report.
• When not transporting residents, driver will report to supervisor for assignments.
• Promotes positive public relations with patients, residents, family members and guests.
• Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
• Always use appropriate workplace behavior and adhere to dress code.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Must have a current CNA certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively with oral and written instructions in English.
• Must hold a currently valid driver’s license as required by the state and have an excellent driving record as verified by the state Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Must be reliable and capable of working independently and remaining calm in case of emergency.
• High school diploma or equivalency degree.
• Depending on assigned area, knowledge of Spanish would be helpful.

Preferred

• Current CPR certification preferred.
• Depending on assigned area, knowledge of Spanish would be helpful.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to occasionally lift/carry 10+ pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment.
• Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting and kneeling to perform the essential functions.

WORK SCHEDULE: As assigned, including some weekends, evenings and holidays.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clinical

Caraday Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Quitman, TX 75783: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• CNA (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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