Non- Emergency Transportation Driver- Greater Atlanta Area

Description

Senior Solutions Transportation is a fast growing, fast paced company providing non emergent transportation to it clients. Our mission is to provide superior, non-emergency medical transportation and care so that seniors can continue to live their lives with dignity and independence. Our room-to-room service, compassionate drivers, and dedicated caregivers are there for your loved one every step of the way, no matter the distance.

The Opportunity: The Transportation Driver is responsible for providing superior, non-emergency medical transportation and care so that seniors can continue to live their lives with dignity and independence. The Transportation Driver’s main role is to transport and assist our clients with any form of medical treatment, appointment, or other scheduled events. This position reports directly to the Transportation Director.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provides the client with prompt, effective, and appropriate care
• Assists the client with entering and/or exiting the vehicle
• Monitors the well-being of the patient/client and ensures the patient’s/client's privacy and comfort
• Ensures that all vehicle occupants (patients/clients, passengers, and crew members) are properly and safely restrained, while following all safety and compliance policies and procedures
• Assures that all required and necessary equipment and supplies are onboard the vehicle and in working order prior to departure
• Completes a vehicle safety inspection and turns into the assigned Dispatcher at the beginning of each shift
• Operates the vehicle in a safe manner, starting and stopping the vehicle slowly and smoothly and complying with all applicable motor vehicle laws, rules, and/or regulations
• Assures that all wheelchairs are properly restrained in the required restraints, but also that all wheelchair patients/clients are safely fastened in the wheelchair until the client is transferred from the wheelchair at their destination
• Completes the patient/client care report and verbally reports confirmation of client’s arrival at the final destination
• Assists with brand recognition activities such as visiting facilities, doctors’ offices, hospitals, etc. to pass out company literature and collateral
• Communicates and coordinates with other Supervisors and the Transportation Management Team regarding day-to-day operations
• Ensures all trips are completed to the client’s satisfaction
• Other duties as required

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent required
• Required CPR/First Aid certification
• Preferred additional education, such as a diploma from an accredited vocational school or college
• Prior experience in a transportation-related position preferred
• Experience with scheduling passenger pickups and drop-offs
• Ability to lift, move, push, and pull equipment; ability to lift in excess of 40 to 70 lbs
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills and have proficient computer skills