Transportation Aide
Company: Willis Nursing & Rehab
Location: Willis
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: 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. Requirements: 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.
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