Transportation Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Transportation Driver/Appt. Scheduler Full-Time

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: In addition to the requirements that are reflected in the employee’s primary job description, the following document details additional expectations which relate to the safe transportation of patients, residents, members, and/or employees to and from the Service Location during approved activities to pre-determined destinations.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1.      Operates the service location’s vehicles in a safe manner when transporting patients, residents, members, and/or employees;

2.      Assists patients, residents, members and/or employees when boarding and disembarking the vehicles;

3.      Ascertains safe arrival to the destination; Absolutely no phone use while driving.

4.      Maintains HIPPA compliance with all private resident care.

5.      Maintains route and mileage logs in accordance with Company policy;

6.      Monitors routine vehicle safety conditions including fuel and vital fluid levels in accordance with Company policy;

7.      Reports any vehicle problems or maintenance needs to the Administrator immediately;

8.      Makes certain that all vehicle passengers follow safety procedures, including fastening seat belts, prior to moving the van;

9.      Interacts in a positive manner with patients, residents, members and families as a representative of the service location;

10.  Evening and weekend transports as needed.

11.  If licensed as a cna/cma must assist on the floor when not on appointments.

12.  Performs other duties as requested.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1.                Current driver’s license in good standing.

2.                Must be CPR certified.

3.                This position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak and understand the spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at the work site when responding to their medical and physical needs.

4.                Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with Company policy. TSTs will be administered at the work site if required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  

(1)                             Physical Demands:

Reaching (overhead)            

Handling                               Fingering                               Feeling                   Talking or Hearing                              yes

Seeing                                                                                                                                                yes

(Answer: 0-33% - Rarely/ 34-66% - Occasionally/67-100% - Frequently)                                    

Standing                                                                                                                                                                   0-33%

Walking                                                                                                                                                                   0-33%

Sitting                                                                                                                                                                       67-100%

(Specify amount of weight in pounds)                                                                                                     

Pulling                                                                                                                                                                      <50 lbs

Lifting                                                                                                                                                                       <50 lbs

Carrying                                                                                                                                                                   <50 lbs

Pushing                                                                                                                                                                      >100 lbs

(Answer yes or no)                                                                                                                                     

Climbing (stairs)                                                                                                                                            

Balancing                                                                                                                                                        

Stooping                                                                                                                                                          

Kneeling                                                                                                                                                          

Crouching                                                                                                                                                       

Crawling                                                                                                                                                         

Twisting                                                                                                                                                          

(2) Location of Job Activities: (Answer in %)Outside                   Travel will encompass up to 90% of time.    Inside

(3) Environmental Conditions:

Extreme heat with or without temperature changes                      Extreme cold with or without temperature changes       

Wet or humid                                                                                                                                                 

Noise and/or vibrations                                                                                                                                

Hazards (chemical, mechanical, radiant energy)                           Explosives, burns, electrical, other   

Atmospheric conditions -                                                                                                                            

Fumes, poor ventilation, mists, dust, odors, gas                                                                         

Unprotected heights                            Moving machinery                

Operating automotive equipment                    Operating foot controls        

Uneven ground                                                                                                                                 

Protective clothing (list)

(gowns, masks, gloves in accordance with policy)  

(4)           Work Situations:              

Measurable or verifiable criteria                                                                                                 

Dealing with people                            Repetitive and continuous                                 Performing under stress       

Set limits, tolerance or standards                                                                                                

Problem solving                                                                                                                             

Comparing                                                                                                                                      

Taking instructions                                                                                                                        

JOB SKILLS:  

1.      Excellent driving record and be safety conscious.

2.      Strong oral and written communication skills.

3.      Compassionate individual capable of rendering physical assistance, as needed.

4.      Ability to positively interact with personnel, patients, residents, members, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

1.      Interacts with physician offices, hospital staff, patients, residents, members, families, visitors, service location and Recover-Care subsidiary personnel.

2.      Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.