Certified Transportation Aide at Fort Stockton
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Focused Post Acute Care Partners
Fort Stockton, TX, US
Summary
Provide safe, non-emergency transportation for residents to medical appointments and treatments while ensuring their comfort and security. Perform routine vehicle safety inspections and provide first-aid or emergency assistance when necessary during transit.
Job Description
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Focused Post Acute Care Partners FPACP is a dynamic company with an expectation of excellence in the delivery of long-term care to every patient every day. We are looking for a Certified Transportation Aide- CNA to join our great team!
At FPACP, we take pride in our culture and ROCKIN recognition program ROCKStar (Recognizing Outstanding Care and Kindness). This program is used across the organization for team members, residents, family members, volunteers, and business partners. The gamification component is a fun and competitive way team members level up monthly, getting one step closer to attending the annual FPACP Gala. Apply to find out more and become our next ROCKStar.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
To provide non-emergency transport of residents by accommodating wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers and offering safe custom transportation for medical appointments and treatments.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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
Current CPR certification preferred
High school diploma or equivalency degree
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To ensure 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 the vehicle are state compliant; certifies working condition of cellular phone
Provides whatever assistance is required for boarding of the patient and any caregiver; ensures wheelchair and passenger are properly secured before starting the van
Upon arrival at the medical facility, assists patients in leaving the 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; completes report at end of day's run
Reports traffic accidents immediately to a supervisor, requesting police or ambulance service as needed; assists injured persons from the first-aid kit until these services arrive; completes company accident report
When not transporting residents, the driver will report to the supervisor for assignments
Promotes positive public relations with patients, residents, family members, and guests
Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations
Use appropriate work place behavior and adhere to dress code at all times
Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Have the ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations
WORK SCHEDULE:
As assigned, including some weekends, evenings and holidays; non-exempt position
AA/EEO/M/F/D/V
We offer great benefits to our valued team members!
Excellent compensation - 6 Holidays - Life Insurance- Short Term and Long Term Disability
Health Plans
Vision
Dental
Generous PTO
DailyPay Available
Much More
#becomearockstar #fpacprocks
Qualifications:
Focused Post-Acute Care Partners (FPACP) is more than just a company of nursing homes. Our focus is partnering with our skilled team members, residents and their family members to determine the most appropriate care based on the residents’ ever- changing needs. Skilled nursing and long-term care remain central to our care mission, however, we also provide inpatient and outpatient short-term rehabilitation, post-acute short-term rehabilitation and post-operative recovery. We partner with highly trained and skilled professionals to consistently achieve the clinical goals of each resident.
A number of our communites have developed an expertise in delivering Alzheimer's and dementia care and our staff maintain training and education to stay updated on the latest care strategies.
Focused Care develops care approaches that treat the individual, recognizing our health is as unique as our DNA. We are here to improve health, offer compassion, listen and guarantee your Focused Care experience is meaningful.
We are continuing to build a team comprised of health care professionals and resident care providers who share our mission and believe our mantra:
It takes a minute to change a life.
That is why the Focused Care model first and foremost promotes the expectation of excellence in the provision of health care services targeted to the individual and personalized needs of our residents. Our team members’ mission is not only to enhance the health outcomes of patients but also to make their Focused Care experience meaningful.
Focused Care communities provide Alzheimer’s and dementia care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and on-site physicians to ensure all facets of care are addressed by trained health care professionals compassionately and effectively evaluating and caring for each person.
At the end of the day, with all of the advances in medicine and medical technology, it comes down to people taking care of people.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Fort Worth, Texas