Transportation Aide

Transportation Aide

Part Time | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 9am-5pm

$18-20/hr
(Pay based on experience)

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

As a Transportation Aide, you will carry out our mission to improve the experience of aging together by providing escort and care assistance as needed during transportation of Keswick residents to designated destinations. Supporting resident activities as schedule allows when not involved in resident transport.

What will I do as a Transportation Aide?

• Assist 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; transfer resident 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.
• Ensure provision and receipt of documentation relating to medical visits. Ensure protection of residents' personal health information and confidentiality.
• 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.
• 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.

What is required in this position?

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

What makes Keswick unique?

Our vision is for greater fulfillment and freedom of choice in aging, for all. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for the guests and residents it serves, Keswick provides various award-winning services that enhance their lives and get them back to doing what they love.

Keswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.