Transportation Driver

Job Summary

The Transportation Driver provides resident's transportation to and from appointments and/or activities in a safe and courteous manner at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Comply with the Community's personnel, safety and corporate policies and procedures

Comply with the nursing department's policies and procedures

Report witnessed allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Executive Director

Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with dignity and respect

Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information

Report to work on time and as scheduled

Secure passengers' wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize during transport

Assist residents in wheelchairs. Assist disabled passengers into and out of vehicle

Time management, creating routes that will accommodate appointments and activities

Communicate with Executive Director and Nursing Department upon disruption of service

Cleans and services vehicle with fuel

Report all vehicle repairs and any unsafe or hazardous concerns immediately to the Executive Director

Per Executive Director, assisting with CNA or Maintenance duties is expected between appointments/activities

Be flexible and available for special occasions, holidays and weekends

Must be 'on-call' during scheduled days, if unable to be on-call, a replacement is required

Job Requirements:

Must have a CNA license that is in good standings with the State

High school diploma or GED required

Must have basic computer skills

If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, must successfully complete the requirements contained in Community's Motor Vehicles policy

Must be 21 years of age to drive company vehicles

Must be over the age of 25 and under the age of 70 to operate a 15-passenger vehicle

Must have a current CDL to operate a 16+ passenger vehicle

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary

Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without reasonable accommodation

Must be able to meet the general health requirements set forth by State regulations and Company policy which may include medical and physical examinations

Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such a weight a minimum distance of 4 feet