Transportation Aide

Title: Transportation Aide

State Role Title: Transportation Aide

Hiring Range: $29,622 - $47,000

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Ctr

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Position is Monday - Friday on Dayshift. May be required to work weekends or take on call rotation on weekends.

Assume safe and timely transportation of residents on both a scheduled and as needed basis. Observe resident for any changes in condition and report/submit any documentation/follow up to charge nurse. Represent facility in a professional and courteous manner at all times. Ensure all transported residents are returned to facility before ending shift. Follow the direction of Assistant Director of Nursing.

Assure that the vehicle is fully fueled at the end of the day. Report any and all mechanical problems to the Director of Building & Grounds and Assistant Director of Nursing. Maintain required logs, records and reports. These are to be completed each day along with the pre-trip form.


Responsible for pick-up and delivery of supplies, equipment and material needed outside of the facility as well as within.

Performs other duties as may be assigned that are within the Nursing department’s mission and as situations warrant in meeting the overall needs of the facility. In down time report to the Assistant Director of Nursing.

May be required to work weekends or take on call rotation on weekends.

May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have CPR training or willing to obtain upon hire.
Current Virginia Drivers License with clear driving record.

Additional Considerations

None.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will receive a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check. and pre-employment drug screening and two TB Skin Tests are required.

Salaries for current state employees will be determined according to the current state compensation plan.

For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at www.jobs.virginia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Individuals desiring to be considered for advertised positions must submit a completed employment application or resume before the job posting closing date. Applications/resumes received after the closing date cannot be accepted. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact us if you need assistance.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable from DARS.

Contact Information

Name: Kristen Johnson

Phone: (540) 982-2860 Ext. 4903

Email: kristen.johnson@dvs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.