The PRN Patient Transporter primarily works varied weekday hours between 6a - 6p based on person served transport needs, supporting our Ankeny Inpatient and Polk City Inpatient programs. On rare occasions, out of town appointments may require hours outside of 6a - 6p. There are no weekend or holiday expectations. Anticipate between 8 and 16 hours per week. You will have a general idea of your schedule for each week, but some flexibility is required for last minute changes.

Our Patient Transporter positions start at $18/hour for minimum/no experience. We pay a 9% differential on your experienced-based base wage for all hours worked between 2pm and 10pm, and 11% for all hours worked between 10pm and 6am. We do annual raises based on budget capacity, and we are also a qualified not-for-profit employer for the federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness program.

As a Patient Transporter at On With Life, you can be a part of something greater. The rehabilitation process from a brain injury or other neurological condition is a 24/7 job for each person served, and our Patient Transporters are a critical part of the transdisciplinary team of experts helping them along the way. There is great joy in watching someone's firsts: first steps, first words, or even enjoy their first snack or favorite meal. You can be a large part of the journey that each person served takes, making memories with them along the way. We are a not-for-profit organization founded by survivors and their families, and each person served is a new member of that family. We are looking for extraordinary individuals like you to join us!

What do our Patient Transporters do?

• Ensures an efficient and effective rehabilitation process through timely, supportive, safe and friendly non-emergency transport of persons served and equipment to and from the facility for outings, appointments, and other person-served or organizational purposes

• Plans around various schedules, assisting persons served in and out of vehicles, including lifts/transfers and the use of various safety/security apparatus, and coordinating with other rehabilitation team members

• When not driving/transporting, this position also assists with various duties within the Nursing department. If you have your CNA certification, this could include opportunities for direct care.

An excellent candidate for the Patient Transporter position meets the following criteria:

• Puts others first - those we serve are at the core of what we do; their goals and values guide all decisions

• Looks for opportunities to be innovative and create change

• Is curious and dares to be extraordinary; be willing to be both the expert and the student

• Expects more than others think is possible and creates a higher standard

• Honors the uniqueness of each individual, knowing their injury does not define their potential

• Is comfortable working with computers and electronic records

• Is passionate about meeting new people and providing encouragement

• Is detailed-oriented and a planner

• Is comfortable with and capable safely operating various types of passenger vehicles, occasionally in heavy traffic

On With Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we make all employment-related decisions based on your competencies, talents and professional potential.