Transportation Aide

Edgefield Post Acute is a long-standing skilled nursing and rehab facility with an excellent reputation conveniently located in Edgefield, South Carolina, just a short distance from Aiken and Augusta.

Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of those we serve? At Edgefield Post Acute, we value the relationships we have in our community, with our fellow colleagues, and also with residents and family members.

Help Our Residents Ride with Comfort & Care! ?

Do you love helping people, enjoy being on the move, and have a calm, caring vibe? We're looking for a Transportation Aide to help safely transport our residents to appointments, outings, and activities—while bringing a smile along for the ride ?

? What You'll Do


* Safely transport residents to medical appointments and scheduled outings ?


* Assist residents with entering/exiting vehicles and ensure seatbelts & safety protocols are followed


* Communicate kindly and respectfully with residents, families, and staff ?


* Maintain cleanliness and basic safety checks of the vehicle


* Be a friendly, reassuring presence throughout each trip ?

? What We're Looking For


* CPR Certification (Required ❤️‍?)


* Valid driver's license with a clean driving record


* Compassionate, patient, and reliable personality


* Ability to assist elderly residents with mobility needs


* Prior healthcare or transportation experience is a plus (but not required!)

? Why You'll Love Working With Us


* Make a real difference in residents' daily lives ?


* Supportive team and positive work environment


* Meaningful work that matters every single day ?

Assists residents with loading and unloading from facility approved vehicles.

Ensures the safe transportation of residents to scheduled medical appointments or other approved activities, resident outings, etc.

Maintains the interior and exterior of facility vehicles to promote safe and comfortable transport for the residents and project a positive image in the community.

Monitors vehicle maintenance logs and delivers vehicle for regularly scheduled maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, etc.

All other duties as assigned Must be flexible with work time (in the event a resident appointment or activity runs late Must have training and be able to return demonstrate safe clinical based transfer techniques for: Ingress Egress of Mobile Patients with Van Transfer of patients into and out of Wheelchair Properly securing WC bound residents into bays in Vans Must be able to lift transfer and mobilize patient weights of up to 70 pounds by self in confined areas inside Van.

Must be able to make complex decisions involving highly dependent patient base.

Supervisory Requirements This position has no supervisor responsibilities Qualification Education and/or Experience Minimum of a High School Diploma or a GED Minimum - 25 years old Must have a valid DL Must be familiar with...