Van Driver

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients from their residence to the IOP (and back).
• Utilize 4-point wheelchair restraints and seatbelts to safely secure all patients.
• Avoid patient toileting and encourage appropriate hand hygiene.
• Assist with serving patient lunch and snack break.
• Perform daily maintenance inspection and complete service log prior to departure each day.
• Identify needs for vehicle service and repair and notify team lead or manager.
• Accurately complete and sign transportation log daily.
• Orient and train new team members on departmental policies and procedures.
• Regular attendance and punctuality for scheduled shifts.
• Adapt assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the physical, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each person served.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuing education opportunities including internal and external educational offerings.
• Utilize assistive devices for lifting is mandatory.
• Adhere to safety protocols at all times.
• Per DRH policy, all required conditions of employment must be met and maintained including required vaccinations.
• This position requires respirator and fit testing.
• Implement DRH Standards of Behavior and exhibit behaviors consistent with DRH core values.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Communication skills including fluency in oral and written English.
• Basic computer skills including the ability to send/receive email and navigate information technology associated with the position.
• Ability to remain flexible to quickly adapt to urgent situations.
• Ability to adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to accomplish the requirements of the position.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to safely operate a large motor vehicle, effectively communicate with team members and patients, follow applicable regulations, policies and/or procedures, and to work independently.
• Work-related experience preferred.
• A current, valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
• American Heart Association BLS required; May have up to 30 days from date of hire or transfer to obtain.
• CPI Training required; May have up to 60 days from date hire.
• CDL preferred but not required.
• CNA preferred but not required.