Transportation Aide

Transportation Aide

Part Time Day Shift/$19 Per hour

Keswick is located in Baltimore, MD. We are seeking dedicated, caring team members willing and able to commit to our workplace values: Connection, Empathy, Inclusion and Advocacy!

Keswick was top-ranked for 2024 as High-Performing by U.S. News & World Report, a rating only reached by 19% of nursing homes in the country.

Keswick was recognized on Newsweek's 2023 and 2024 ranking of Best Nursing Homes in Maryland.

Keswick is a not-for-profit aging services organization dedicated to improving the experience of aging, together. With over 140 years of expertise, we have become a trusted leader in providing compassionate services for older adults in our community.

Why Choose Keswick?

Keswick employees are part of a compassionate, and award-winning team, working together to deliver top care to the people of Baltimore. When you join our team, you can expect:

• Health and prescription coverage with lower-than-average deductibles and copays
• Dental and vision benefits
• Free short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance for Full Time Employees (optional supplemental life insurance)
• 401(k) program with employer matching up to 6%
• Generous vacation, sick, and holiday pay with an option to "cash out" unused vacation hours
• MTA discounted bus passes
• Teladoc - Free 24-hour access to a physician
• Employee Assistance Program with a variety of free services
• Employee Recognition Program
• Free access to our Employee Wellness Program, such as Zumba and Pilates

By joining us, you're becoming part of a community rooted in our core values of Connection, Empathy, Inclusion, and Advocacy, values that guide the way we serve, support one another, and grow as a team.

At Keswick, we believe in building genuine connections with our residents, with their families, and with each other. You'll be joining a team that collaborates, communicates, and celebrates shared purpose.

We lead with empathy, understanding that compassion strengthens every interaction. Your unique perspective and experiences are essential to creating a place where people feel heard and valued.

Our commitment to inclusion means ensuring that every team member feels welcomed, respected, and empowered to contribute. We recognize that the best care and the best ideas come from diverse voices working together.

And through advocacy, we champion the wellbeing, dignity, and independence of those we serve. Every role at Keswick plays a part in uplifting our mission.

Most importantly, at Keswick we embrace the belief that we are all aging, all the time, together. Whether we are supporting residents, partnering with families, or growing professionally side by side, we honor the journey of aging as a shared human experience.

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others and be recognized for it, Keswick is the place for you.

About the Role:

The Transportation Aide plays a vital role in supporting healthcare and social assistance operations by ensuring the safe and timely transport of patients, staff, and essential materials. This position requires a dependable individual who can follow detailed instructions and maintain consistent attendance to meet the dynamic scheduling needs of the healthcare environment. The aide will contribute to patient comfort and safety during transit, demonstrating genuine care and respect for confidentiality at all times. By effectively coordinating with healthcare teams, the Transportation Aide helps facilitate smooth operational flow and enhances overall service delivery. This role is essential in maintaining the logistical backbone that supports patient care and organizational efficiency within the healthcare setting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Certification Nursing Assistant
• Geriatric Nursing Assistant preferred
• Requires a minimum of 1 year of experience providing care to elderly population

Responsibilities:

• Medical Appointments and Outings: Assists in onboarding, securing, and offboarding residents for safe transport to various locations. May participate in resident assistance during outings; examples include but are not limited to: transferring residents from one surface to another, toileting, hygiene, and eating, assisting with shopping tasks such as reaching items on high shelves for a wheelchair resident, and/or assisting with moving a food order from counter to table, etc. To the extent possible, requests time off with adequate time to enable alternate transportation arrangements for residents.
• Documentation: Ensures provision and receipt of documentation relating to medical visits. Ensures protection of residents' personal health information and confidentiality.
• Recreation/Resident Assistance: During times when not involved in transportation activities, works with recreation to support resident activities such as escorting residents to and from activities and programs and/or assisting residents with participation in activities.
• On-Site Clinic/Transportation Support: May be asked to support transportation to/from on-site clinics, dialysis den, salon, etc. when not on an outside appointment.
• Performs other duties as assigned: including but not limited to; possible floor assignment, assisting with evacuations and emergencies.