Transportation Coordinator

Tabor Commons Assisted Living -

Requirements

Valid Drivers License with no restrictions. Must be at least 21 years old. Must be eligible to be listed as insured on the commercial auto policy.

Physical Requirements

• Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds and ability push/pull a minimum of 30 pounds, which includes the lifting, pushing and/or pulling of medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients.
• Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
• Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are required for patient care functions and in setting up and monitoring equipment

Description

1. Must follow all current safety and traffic laws in North Carolina.

1. Ensure that vehicle has:
   
   1. Current License Plate
   2. Current Inspection
   3. Regular and routine maintenance
   
   
   
   
   

1. Report all repair and maintenance needs promptly.

1. Maintain transportation logs and make sure that they are totaled daily.

1. Respect the rights of residents at all times.

1. Serve as a liaison to outside agencies and treat others with courtesy and respect, making sure to maintain a professional image at all times.

1. Keep vehicles clean from trash and keep exterior maintained to the best of ones ability.

1. Enforce facility policies while in company vehicles.

1. Ensure that residents do not smoke or eat in company vehicles.

1. Maintain schedule of all resident appointments, making sure that adequate time is allotted for appointments and transportation to and from including notifying Administration/SIC if additional resources will be needed for making all scheduled appointments 24 hours prior to scheduling conflict when possible.

1. Ensure that all documentation and photocopies are completed for appointments on a weekly basis including, but not limited to: Medication Reconciliation with Facility Notes, Physician Orders, Insurance Information, and Contact Information for persons with a guardian.

1. Make sure that all residents are clean and neatly dressed for appointments, by giving patient care staff adequate notice of scheduled appointments.

1. Ensure that residents have had all relevant care activities performed prior to leaving facility, such as medication administration, meals, and toileting when appropriate.

1. Ensure that transportation is scheduled for residents receiving transportation from outside resources such as Veterans or those receiving transportation by their mental health provider.

1. Attend appointments with residents requiring help, if permission is granted from them or their legal representative.

1. Attend meetings, classes, and other scheduled activities required for job role.

1. Perform other job related duties as delegated by the supervisor and/or Administration.