Transportation Aide

BETHESDA

DAY BREAK TRANSPORTATION AIDE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary: This position is responsible for assisting with the transport of clients to and from the program, as well as to and from community outings. This role will ensure the transportation is an experience with engaging conversation and will ensure the safety and well-being of Bethesda Day Break members.

Job Relationships:

A. Reports to: Adult Day Manager or Assistant in absence of Manager

B. Interrelationships with: Program assistant, Activity Aides, Volunteers, RN,

C. Supervisory responsibilities (or internal contacts). No supervisory responsibilities

D. External Contacts: Client’s families, Bus/van drivers

Hours of Work: Part-time split shifts. This position will be Monday – Friday, mornings and afternoons. Approximately 4-5 hours a day.

Dress Code: Street clothing appropriate in a business environment with identification name badge.

Essential Requirements of Work: (Minimum qualifications necessary to function at full productivity)

• Education and Training: High school diploma or equivalent

NA/R training and certification (not required)

CPR and First Aid training and certification

• Experience:

Previous work with elderly or physically challenged persons is desirable.

Work that demonstrates:

1. Ability to maintain outgoing, cheerful enthusiastic personality

2. Ability to function as a team player

3. Willingness and ability to learn

4. Demonstrate respect for the elderly and/or physically challenged

5. Ability to work independently

• Personal:

1. Attend on-going activity training

2. Attend appropriate Bethesda in-services as scheduled

• Job Knowledge (Specific)

1. CPR and First Aid training

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability for Full Performance:

• Ability to read, write and follow directions and use general mathematical skills
• Ability to speak clearly and to make self understood to clients of varying abilities
• Ability to think creatively, plan and problem solve
• Ability to relate to many differing needs of residents, family, visitors
• Ability to write and do required paperwork
• Continual professional updating
• Ability to assist with transportation as assigned

Physical Demands of the Job:

1. Frequent walking, twisting, standing, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling movements

2. Occasional squatting, kneeling sitting and reaching above shoulder level

3. Occasionally lifting weights 30 pounds

4. Exposure to communicable diseases

Mental Demands of the Job:

• Ability to cope with a variety of people and various physical and mental states
• Ability to cope with frequent interruptions
• Ability to cope with many distressed, depressed, or lonely people
• Ability to make decisions regarding client safety in emergency situations
• Ability to deal with limited place and no quiet place for concentration
• Ability to deal with clients with dementia

Quality Performance results in:

• Clients having an enhanced quality of life so that they can function at their optimum level, meeting their physical, emotional, intellectual, community, spiritual, social and well-being needs
• Well-developed teamwork process within the department and with all other departments within the facility
• Family members who feel listened to and supported
• Staff that build on the advice and training from their supervisor, who are willing to upgrade skills and go the extra mile

Principle Job Responsibilities:

Responsibility: Assisting with client care and observations

Tasks:

• Clients are treated with care and respect. They are assisted with transport to and from Day Break, as well as outings within the community.
• Observe and report any incidents, changes in condition or behavior to Program Director/RN Consultant.
• Share pertinent client information with Program Director and team members.

Responsibility: Establish daily attendance list

Tasks:

1. Establish list of clients attending for the day.

2. Check for client appointments outside of ADS or other changes in clients’ schedules for the day.

3. Coordinate client daily schedule and attendance list with passenger assistant’s schedule and alert program assistant to changes in client schedules.

4. Relate pertinent information to Program Director/staff regarding client’s schedules for the day.

Professional and Personal Growth:

1. Report for and leave the work area on a timely basis.

2. Participate in annual performance evaluation process.

3. Write yearly personal goals.

4. Participate in all required in-service programs at Bethesda.

5. Maintain a professional conduct and pleasant, friendly attitude towards staff, residents and visitors.

6. Be willing to learn and change to meet needs that arise.