Certified Nurse Assistant Driver Jobs in Racine, WI

CFI Main Campus - Milwaukee, WI 53233

Position Type Full Time - Union Job Shift 1st Shift Education Level High School Diploma, HSED or GED Travel Percentage Up to 50% Category Health Care

Job Purpose: The Certified Nursing Assistant/Driver 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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Responsible for the supervision and safety of clients in a multi-discipline care setting. Observe client activities and determine when clients are in need of personal care, detect areas of danger, and communicate clearly with clients and staff.
• Performs basic personal care tasks and light housekeeping tasks.
• Provides basic nursing skills and basic restorative services within level of competency and as delegated by a licensed nurse.
• Works collaboratively with childcare staff to meet all aspects of developmental and academic needs of the child.
• Cleans equipment and supplies after use and reports any deficiencies or unsafe equipment to the RN in charge or appropriate personnel immediately.
• Operates Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC) vehicles over designated routes or in response to dispatcher/supervisor instructions. Aid clients when boarding and exiting vehicles. Ensure the safety of all riders by using their appropriate passenger restraining device.

• Comply with all driver and passenger record keeping requirements, including daily driver trip sheets, vehicle inspections, rider pickup and drop-off times, Title XIX (MTM Contract requirements) rider or physician documents plus parent or caregiver correspondence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure and Credentials: (Where appropriate, education and/or experience may be substituted)

Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Required Experience: Experience with pediatric special needs clients is preferred.

Required License – Certification – Registration : Current WI Nursing Assistant Certification, without limitations. Currently registered on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry.

Travel Type: Up to 50%

Required Valid Driver's License: Valid driver's license

Required Auto Insurance: Vehicle liability insurance in accordance with Agency policy

• Must either be CPR certified at hire or complete CPR certification course within 30 days hire. Must maintain active CPR certification through periodic renewal as dictated by the certification.
• Ability to complete the required competencies within the first 90 days of employment:

• Defensive Driving
• First Aid Certification
• Vehicle evacuation procedures
• Children's mobility and securement devices
• Two-way communication procedures
• Passenger Assistance
• Addressing bio-hazard situations.

• Promotes a friendly climate by maintaining cooperation, pride and trust with coworkers. Speaks of team members in positive terms and show respect for others.

Physical Requirements : Must frequently be able to move, transport, position, push/pull and/ or lift objects or equipment weighing at least 50 pounds a distance of 450 feet. Ability to successfully deal with change and stressful situations. This position is responsible for the supervision and safety of clients in a multidiscipline care setting. As such, this position must be able to observe client activities, detect areas of danger, and distinguish when clients who are non-communicative are in need of personal care, and converse clearly with clients and staff on a frequent basis.

Must be able to safely push a person in a wheelchair ramp in various weather conditions. Must be able to transfer a person from a wheelchair to the toilet, chair, or van seat/car with use of a gait belt and/or manual or power Hoyer lift.

Visual Acuity : The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal.

Working Conditions : This position may work in a variety of indoor and outdoor work environments which may include various outdoor weather conditions, loud noises, and fluctuating temperatures and the occasional use of stairs. PSC operates from 6am to 6pm 5 days per week and requires flexibility to cover the needs of the business as it evolves and changes.