Description

Department: Nursing / Transportation
Reports To: Director of Nursing or Transportation Coordinator
Job Summary

The STNA / Bus Driver is responsible for safely transporting residents to and from medical appointments, outings, and facility-related activities. This position also provides basic resident care as a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) when needed, ensuring residents' safety, comfort, and dignity during transport and within the facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents to medical appointments, therapy sessions, hospital visits, and community outings.
• Assist residents with boarding and exiting the vehicle, including those using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids.
• Secure wheelchairs and safety restraints properly during transport.
• Monitor residents during transport and report any health or safety concerns to nursing staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of the facility transportation vehicle.
• Follow all traffic laws, safety guidelines, and facility transportation policies.
• Communicate with nursing staff regarding resident schedules and transportation needs.
• Provide basic STNA care when not driving, including:
  
  • Assisting residents with activities of daily living (ADLs)
  • Helping with transfers and mobility
  • Assisting with toileting, bathing, and grooming
  • Monitoring resident comfort and safety
• Document transportation services and report incidents or accidents according to facility procedures.
• Participate in facility training and staff meetings as required.

• Current State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) certification (Ohio).
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Experience driving wheelchair-accessible vans or buses preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Ability to safely assist residents with mobility needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.

• Work is performed in a nursing facility and during transportation in facility vehicles.
• May involve lifting, bending, standing, and assisting residents with mobility.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions during transport.

• Ability to assist with resident transfers.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while driving.
• Ability to push wheelchairs and mobility equipment.