Transportation Aide Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of transportation aide. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for follow up communication with carriers, transportation management and customer service regarding late or potentially late deliveries.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• High School education/GED, or equivalent patient transport experience
• High school graduation or equivalency preferred
• Possess outstanding customer relations and good communication skills
• Current BLS card or Heart Saver
• At least 6 months CNA/RNA/PSA with patient care experience in an acute hospital setting
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) card or Heart Saver
• Previous experience is preferred by not mandatory, on-the-job training and orientation
• Looking for an energetic, eager individual with great communication skills

Please consider me for the transportation aide opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for high quality service, utilize excellent communication skills, will collaborate with other departments, staff and providers.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Transport and Lift patients
• Identify/report changes/abnormal findings in patient status such as consciousness, pain, bleeding and vital signs that occur during the lift
• Check and perform corrective action on designated equipment
• Continuous collecting data on all units who need assistance in transportation
• Will work as a team with another Transportation Associate every shift
• Transport patients to and from nursing care units
• Maintain hospital Infection Control policies
• Supports the hospital Safety initiatives

I am excited to be applying for the position of transportation aide. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for effective oral and written communication, both within and external to Ingleside.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Education to meet certification, license or registration
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Chinese) preferred
• Depending on assigned area, knowledge of Spanish would be helpful
• Covering the reception desk and phones at times
• Heart Saver/CPR provided by the Medical Center within 3 months of hire date
• Bilingual Spanish/Chinese preferred
• High School Diploma/GED License, Certification, Registration Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
• For further information call HR at 352-568-8777

I would like to submit my application for the transportation aide opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs or automobiles, and with dressing and grooming.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• A highly competitive wage scale that is measured against to market standards
• Understanding patient confidentiality issues is mandatory
• Satisfactory attendance is necessary, as is a courteous manner
• Experience preferred by not mandatory, on-the-job training and orientation
• Identify and report changes of abnormal findings in patient status such as consciousness, pain, bleeding and vital signs that occur during the lift or transporting
• Verifies work through the proper submission of reports, logs and dispatch sheets, to be used for statistical reports
• Assist in the care of patients requiring moderate to total assistance in moving
• Attend and participating in Team meetings

I would like to submit my application for the transportation aide opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for and promotes effective communication with customer and escalates issues if needed to AGM and/or Senior Management.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Responds to Transport Trip requests within 5 minutes form dispatch
• Maintains a pleasant and professional attitude and appearance
• Identifies self when addressing patients, families, visitors, co-workers, medical professionals and
• Assist in the discharge process by transporting patients
• Transport patients via wheelchair and/or stretcher
• Assists other staff members in moving patients on and off beds and examination tables to the appropriate transportation
• Following directions on x-ray requisitions and/or Department Administrator, supervisor, or designee, transports patients
• Always verifies the appropriate patient by checking the name on the patient's wrist band and with the name on the requisition and on the patient's chart