Transportation Aide

The transportation aide is responsible for non-emergency medical transportation of elderly individuals to

routine doctor appointments, activities, or hospital admissions/discharges. This position reports to the

Director of Nursing.

• Oversee patient activities and does not leave patients unattended to ensure safety.

• Escort and remain with the patient during appointments as necessary.

• Adheres to safety regulations of facility as per policies and procedures and external regulatory.

• Complies with standard/universal precautions and infection control policies and attends required in-services to

keep self-informed.

• Performs safety observation and fall protocol and one to one protocol as directed; assists at risk/physically

challenged patients with mobility needs as needed.

• Communicates and documents patient observation and date effectively.

• Communicates with the administration to establish a schedule for picking up and dropping off patients in a

timely manner; communicates with referral sources and patient families in appropriate manner while

transporting patients.

• Maintains the on-call phone to be available to communicate with nursing and admission staff while transporting

patients.; communicates patients not able to be picked up/absentees to nursing staff in a timely manner.

• Communicates follow-up on patient care responsibilities, incomplete assignments, ongoing activities and current

patient needs that affect attendance.

• Perform safety checks and vehicle inspections as required.

• Practices safe driving and obeys all traffic laws and reports any incidents and accidents immediately.

• • Must have a Valid Driver's License with a clean record.
• Prior experience transporting patients/residents in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Nurse Aide Certification preferred.