Van Driver- Certified Nursing Assistant (**.) required

  • Eureka Springs
  • The Blossoms At Eureka Springs Rehab E Nursing Center
The Blossoms at Eureka Springs Rehab & Nursing Center -

Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • The safe and efficient operation of assigned motor vehicle
  • Extensive contact with patients/ residents of a nursing home facility
  • Assisting ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals enter and leave the vehicle
  • Ensuring that passengers are safely seated inside the motor vehicle
  • Securing residents’ mobility devices such as walkers and wheelchairs
  • Keeping a record of each bus trip and the residents who attended
  • Documenting the mileage and time for each bus trip
  • Performing preventive maintenance functions such as checking lights, maintaining fluid levels, checking tire pressure, etc. and notifying supervisory personnel of need for further service or repair

Requirements:

  • Basic knowledge of methods and techniques used to load, secure, and unload passengers from a motor vehicle
  • Skill in the operation and basic maintenance of assigned motor vehicle
  • Ability to find geographic locations 
  • Ability to follow oral/ written instructions and keep a record of activities
  • Ability to lift, maneuver, and support materials of up to 80 pounds
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents and staff
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license

Experience: 

  • Six to 12 months of work experience operating, loading, and unloading a motor vehicle
  • Any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities stated above
  • Experience working with individuals with disabilities or experience working in long term care a plus  

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off