Driver - CDL - LPC

About the role

The Driver position at our organization involves providing transportation services to individuals and groups in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local regulations. The role requires a combination of essential activities such as managing transportation services, maintaining vehicles, and ensuring compliance with safety and security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provides efficient transportation services to individuals and groups driving vehicles safely according to schedule
• Maintains a clean vehicle by checking the inside regularly and picking up trash and vacuuming as needed
• Takes vehicle to car wash and cleans outside of vehicle as assigned
• Observes safety and security procedures while transporting residents/patients
• Notifies supervisor of any changes and/or cancellations in the daily transportation schedule
• Willingly and consistently shares observations and insights of departmental operations that may improve quality and efficiencies of department
• Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed
• Maintains a safe vehicle and performs vehicle inspections as directed
• Reports repairs, service needs, and unsafe conditions to supervisor
• Maintains current and accurate records through use of computers and/or other documentation in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations
• Completes logs, reports, and other documentation accurately and submits to supervisor
• Listens and responds to the needs of residents/patients and staff members
• Greets and assists residents/patients in and out of the vehicles as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of the Ohio Department of Aging DRIVE and defensive driving courses or willingness to complete
• Completion or willingness to complete the Federal Transportation Administration drug and alcohol reasonable suspicion and post-accident training program if applicable
• Minimum four-hour Defensive Driving Certification through the National Safety Council or willingness to obtain
• Experience driving by providing transportation services preferred
• Knowledge of state and federal driving laws and regulations required
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the internet preferred

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards

Other Qualifications

• Must be able to sit for up to 8 hours/day, stand for up to 2 hours/day, walk for up to 4 hours/day, lift, transfer, push or pull residents/patients or equipment/supplies up to 50 pounds, drive for up to 8 hours/day, work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled
• Subject to falls, burns, odors, and cuts during work day
• May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses during work day
• Subject to residents/patients with various disease processes on an occasional basis
• Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - II