Transportation Aide | Long Term Care

Current Employees: If you are a current Monument Health employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career" icon on your homepage. Primary Location Sturgis, SD USA Department MHSC-ST Long Term Care-Skilled Nursing Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Starting Pay Rate Range $18.99 - $21.83 (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.) Job Summary Provides safe transportation to and from appointments, schedules resident appointments, and assists with resident care and facility activities. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include: *Supportive work culture *Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage *Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account *Instant pay is available for qualifying positions *Paid Time Off Accrual Bank *Opportunities for growth and advancement *Tuition assistance/reimbursement *Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions *Flexible scheduling Job Description Essential Functions: • Keeps track of and adheres to resident appointment schedule. • Provides transportation to resident appointments. Assists residents in transfers and with paperwork needed at the appointments. • Assists with patient care as needed. The incumbent is required to cross train to aid in room turnovers, positioning, transfer and transport of patients. • Assists with and supports patient care activities as evidenced by observation and feedback. • Contributes to the permanent documentation of patient data. • Encourages resident to participate in religious activities to meet their spiritual needs. • Provides and maintains a safe and secure environment to promote optimal resident health and comfort. • Shops for residents and/or assists residents with shopping needs. • All other duties as assigned. Additional Requirements Required: Certifications - Driver's License - State; In accordance with SD 44:74:02:03 Exception for employment of unqualified nurse aides, will obtain Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - SD Board of Nursing within 120 days if hire Work Experience - 1+ years of Related Experience Preferred: Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies Experience - 1+ years of Long Term Care Experience Scheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department. Physical Requirements: Heavy work - exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Job Category Support Services Job Family Transportation Shift Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department Employee Type Regular 64 Monument Health Sturgis Hospital Make a difference .  Every day. Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.