Patient Transport Associate

Overview

Pay Rate up to $20/hour

Full Time - Temporary | Days

Our mission is to "Touch People'S Lives", and to us, it is more than a mission, it is a way of life! At Brooke Grove Retirement Village (part of Brooke Grove Foundation), we understand that all of us touch the lives of those we encounter, and we strive to make sure that impact is positive and uplifting. As a result, the people who live and work here are happy;

and it shows! We welcome all and cherish diversity among our residents and staff, embracing those of all backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. Our employees live out our mission each and every day. We are committed to providing care and services that enrich the lives of our residents and employees.

Brooke Grove Retirement Village offers competitive salaries and benefits along with quality training and educational opportunities to include:

• Two comprehensive Medical coverage plans, as well as Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, and Cancer Indemnity Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Sick, Vacation, and Holiday Time
• Direct Deposit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Benefit eligibility dependent on employment status and specific benefit offering

• Meets and greets patients and their family members who are utilizing the transportation service.
• Assists with transfer of passengers in and out of wheelchairs, in and out of vehicles, and in and out of doctor's offices. Holds umbrella in wet weather.
• Assures the appropriate personnel are aware that the passenger has arrived to the appointment and will be tended to by the office staff.
• Secures passengers' wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during transport.
• Regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
• Communicates with passengers to engage them in conversation while in route.
• Facilitates communication to appropriate staff members about the transportation and changes in transportation. Reports delays or accidents to appropriate person (Supervisor/LE Director, charge nurse, Drs. office, etc.).

• High school graduate.
• One year experience in health related facility is helpful.
• Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to long term care, or must be willing to acquire.
• Must possess excellent leadership and customer service skills.
• CPR, Basic First Aid and valid Maryland driver's license.

Brooke Grove Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in admissions, employment, contracting with consultants or acceptance of volunteers on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Salary: $18 - $20 per hour