Transportation Associate - Part time

Description

The Community Driver is responsible for the safe, reliable and timely transportation of our residents. The Driver respectfully interacts with all residents, family members, visitors, colleagues, and staff.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Transport residents to and from appointments.
• Provide transportation for the activities department.
• Assist residents in and out of vehicles.
• Some moderate lifting.
• Scheduling appointments.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as business necessitates.
• Maintain a clean and safe resident environment.
• Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and the importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor.
• Follows proper procedure for clocking in and out for shifts.
• Follows guidelines for uniforms and wears name badge daily
• Meet the physical and sensory requirements stated below and be able to work in the described environment.
• Confirm doctors’ appointments for customers and/or clients, when requested by management.
• Assist in arranging and providing transportation to/from appointments, community events, and others as needed.
• Ensure that the following items are in the transport vehicle prior to the start of the trip:
• Proof of Insurance
• Vehicle Registration
• Accident Reporting Form
• Disposable Camera
• Water
• Pen/Pencil and Writing Tablet
• Flashlight
• Fire Extinguisher
• Emergency Communication (cellular phone or radio).
• Monitor daily documentation and filing.
• Ambulate and transfer residents, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.
• Utilize proper body mechanics when transporting residents and/or clients.
• Assist in the orientation and training of other staff, as requested.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills & Abilities: 

• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Must be compassionate and have a heart for serving others.
• Excellent communicator and team player, with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Able to talk and hear effectively to convey instructions and information to residents and team members.
• Able to work under stress and in emergency situations. 
• Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions. 
• High level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills.

Education & Experience: 

• High school diploma or equivalent OR three-six months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Have a current/active CPR certification, preferred.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license with no more than one entries; counting accidents, moving violations and failures to appear. All accidents are counted regardless of fault.

Physical Requirements: 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
• Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and other conditions.
• Use personal protective equipment and supplies when needed.
• Travel is primarily local during the business day.