Driver/Program Aide

Program Aide/DriverKheir's mission is to increase and provide access to culturally and linguistically-sensitive quality primary healthcare and human services support to the underserved and uninsured residents of Southern California.The Program Aide/Driver position provides supportive services to the ADHC participants and perform administrative duties under the direction and supervision of professional staff members as assigned by the Program Director.Minimum qualifications:Minimum high school diploma or its equivalentMinimum 2 years of related experience preferredMust have current and valid California Class B Driver's LicenseMust have current liability insuranceKnowledge of office procedures and practicesComplete assigned tasks independentlyMake decisions within authorized boundariesEstablish work priorities and meet established deadlinesBilingual in English and Korean requiredMust have an interest and desire to work with elderly and disabled populationSpeak clearly and comfortably and use tact, discretion, and sensitivity when interacting with patients; and dealing courteously and efficiently with physicians, office personnel and othersUtilize discretion when handling confidential informationAdhere to Kheir's DRESS CODE policy (no open-toed shoes or sandals permitted)Essential functions/responsibilities:Assist other staff in carrying out program assignments and assigned task as deemed necessary.Works in conjunction with other staff in relation to participant care as assigned by the Nurse and Consultants.Provides personal care, such a toileting, eating, transferring, dressing or grooming under the supervision of the Nurse and the Activity Coordinator.Assist the Activity Coordinator in carrying out the activity program.Assist other center staff in preparing meals and snack serving.Cleans-up and organizes program areas, including the cleaning of equipment.Write notes as indicated.Makes out own time card.Attends center staff meetings and in-service educational training programs.Responsible for providing services and assist exercises and maintenance therapy services as trained and within his/her scope of practice as specified on the participant's individual plan of care and documenting those services on the same day as provided.Coordinate transportation services for participants and maintain a schedule of transportation of participants to and from the center.Maintains records of the participant's time spent in transit to and from the center.Transport participants to and from the ADHC and assist the participants getting in and out of the transportation vehicle. Ensure that participants with cognitive and/or physical disabilities get into their homes safely.Maintain the vehicle in a safe and reliable operating condition, including arranging for regular vehicle maintenance.Maintain a record tracking vehicle mileage and maintenance.Closely monitor and assist with participants' transfer and ambulation.Kheir Clinic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kheir Clinic complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Kheir Clinic will consider for employment all qualified applicants, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.Please note that this job description is subject to change to meet the needs of Kheir Clinic.