Transportation Driver

Job Type: Part-Time (Benefits listed are available for Full-Time employees)

About the Role

We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team in coordinating and providing transportation for residents to and from physician appointments under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel.

Responsibilities

• Organizes transportation of residents to complete required appointments based on priority of resident needs.
• Transports residents to and from inpatient and outpatient programs, facilities, and residences.
• Develops driving schedules based on residents' scheduled medical appointments and program destinations.
• Provides transportation for current or new residents from the hospital after discharge.
• Provides reports, information, and assessments of residents' behavior or changes in condition during transportation upon return to the center.
• Reports changes or abnormal findings in resident status such as consciousness, pain, bleeding, and vital signs that occur during transport.
• Observes residents carefully and reports changes in condition to the clinical supervisor.
• Transports medical records for signatures to medical offices.
• Maintains a high level of safety following safety policies and procedures while in the center and transporting residents.
• Keeps the van neat, clean, and in good working condition; ensures routine maintenance is performed, logs mileage, and maintains vehicle cleanliness.
• Assists clinical staff with safe lifting, transferring, and/or transporting residents as specified by physician orders and/or clinical supervisor.
• Assists in the care of residents requiring moderate to total assistance in moving.
• Establishes positive communications with outside facilities, hospitals, physicians' offices, and specialty clinics to ensure proper services for residents.
• Promptly reports any scheduling changes to the Director of Nursing (DON), nursing staff, ancillary service providers, and responsible parties, and takes follow-up action as necessary.
• Provides adequate hydration to residents at regular intervals each day according to specific resident needs.
• Protects the personal property of the residents of the facility.
• Performs other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned, which may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License for the state in which you are applying.
• Successful completion of State Approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program preferred but not necessary.
• Current BLS/CPR certification (required for all Skilled Nursing Facilities; Assisted Living Facilities as required by state).

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance