Transport Technician

HealthPro Heritage has a great Part-time and On-Call Rehab Transport Tech for our vibrant retirement community in Riverdale, NY. In this role, you will be responsible for safely transporting residents in wheelchairs from their residences to the rehabilitation department and back. The ideal candidate will have a warm, friendly demeanor and a strong commitment to resident safety and comfort. Weekend availability is required. Rates: $16.50- $18.00 hourly

Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?

Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.

Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.

Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.

Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.

Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!

Join Us in Making a Difference

At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and pediatric schools and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.

Responsibilities

Job Duties:

• Responsible for pick-up and return of daily transport assignment sheets and two-way radio.

• Safely transports/escorts resident/patient to and from scheduled appointments and activities in a timely manner, following transport sheet protocol of locating scheduled resident.

• Responsible for bringing resident’s necessities (i.e. hearing aides, dentures, walker, etc.) and medical chart with resident when transporting to medical and rehabilitation appointment.

• Appropriately completes Resident Destination Sheet and Transport Sheet for every resident and chart transported.

• Reports unusual resident behavior and complaints to nursing staff/designated individual

• Requests assistance when needed.

• Appropriately communicates needs/problems to supervisor.

• Initiates assisting other Wheelchair Aides/Transport Associates and notifies supervisor when work assignment is completed before the end of scheduled shift.

• Demonstrates accurate operation of two-way radio and wheelchair.

• Provides telephone coverage for department when needed.

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional healthcare environment

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

• Must be able to lift 50lbs – 100lbslbs

• Use of proper body mechanics and techniques for bearing weight

• Must be able to climb stairs, stoop, and reach when performing daily work

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position

• This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work

Travel

• This position requires no travel

HealthPro Heritage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our employment decisions, including those related to hiring, promotion, and compensation, are made based on individual qualifications, performance, and organizational needs.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED

• Bachelors or Associate’s Degree Preferred

• Experience preferred in office management, scheduling, and electronic reporting and auditing.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Personal Characteristics:

• Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Must demonstrate initiative, possess a strong desire to succeed, and willingness to exert the extraordinary effort that will be required

• An effective team member and team player within a close-knit and entrepreneurial team

• Self-directed, flexible and a willingness and desire to learn

Competencies

• Ethical Practice

• Results Driven

• Collaboration Skills

• Relationship Management

• Diversity and Inclusion

• Teamwork Orientation

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