Certified Nursing Assistant/Driver - PSN

Job Purpose: The Certified Nursing Assistant/Driver for the Pediatric Skilled Nursing functions in a dual role as a member of the patient care team. As a certified nursing assistant this role performs performing basic caregiving tasks within the scope of certification and demonstrated competence and performs nursing tasks delegated by and under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or other licensed personnel. As a driver, this role is responsible for safely operating a vehicle (van or minibus) to pick up and drop off children enrolled in the program.

Requirements

• Supervise and ensure the safety of clients in a multi-discipline care setting.
• Observe client activities, detect areas of danger, and distinguish when clients who are non-communicative are in need of personal cares.
• Perform basic personal care tasks such as bathing and mouth care, grooming, dressing, toileting, eating assistance, and skin care.
• Provide basic nursing skills within level of competency and as delegated by a licensed nurse.
• Provide basic restorative services including the application of assistive devices for ambulation, range of motion exercises, proper turning and positioning in bed and chair, bowel and bladder training and use and care of prosthetic devices.
• Communicate effectively with clients and families, assures confidentiality of all patient/family information.
• Operate Pediatric Skilled Nursing (PSN) vehicles over designated routes or in response to dispatcher/supervisor instructions.
• Ensure the safety of all riders by use of their appropriate passenger restraining device inside the vehicle.
• Provide minor vehicle maintenance when needed.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Auto insurance