Transportation Driver

SACRED HEART SENIOR LIVING

Transportation Job Description

Position Title: Transportation

Department: Activities

Reports to and Supervised by: Administrator and Activities Director

Summary: Able to drive Sacred Heart Senior Living Community vehicles. To drive van/bus equipped to provide non-emergency transport of mobility-impaired residents of the Community by accommodating wheelchairs, walkers, canes, oxygen or any assisting devices. To offer safe custom transport to medical appointments, treatment facilities, and social outings as scheduled.

Train all Sacred Heart Senior Living Community drivers in the proper use of wheelchair "secure in place" measures and occupant restraint system

Develop and manage a maintenance/inspection program for all facility vehicles. Assist the Administrator and Corporate office to ensure yearly licensing and insurance requirements for all vehicles.

Transportation Coordinator must perform and excel in all job functions of the driver position.

Specific Duties:

• Report to facility 20 minutes prior to scheduled departure time. Check with Nursing Supervisor for medications needed for the time while out of the facility, changes in physical condition.
• Walk around van to observe any visual defects and check operational systems, brakes, horns, mirrors, windshield wipers, lights, first aid kits, emergency flashers, door opening devices, lift operations before beginning trips.
• Pick up resident wherever needed. Provide assistance necessary for safe boarding of vehicle. Make sure passengers, mobility equipment, wheelchairs packages, etc. are properly secured before starting vehicle.
• Responsible for gas fill up, basic maintenance of vehicle. If additional maintenance is required, contact the appropriate repair service station.
• Collect and tabulate mileage information and forward to Billing office.
• Supervise the parking and storage of community vehicles
• Maintain all registrations and inspections according to State and local laws.
• Perform vehicle cleaning duties to include exterior and interior surfaces, vacuuming, and waxing as necessary.
• Fuel vehicle at authorized fueling stations. Maintain a fuel level of ½ tank or more at all times.
• Monitor parking lot to assure safe entry into vehicle. use of handicapped spaces are to be monitored for proper usage.
• Perform all tasks as Activities aide as assigned by Activities Director.

Other Duties:

Ensure that all Sacred Heart Senior Living policies, PCH Chapter 2600 Regulations, State and local regulations are adhered to at all times.

• Knowledgeable in the use of assisting devices of each resident

• Must be able to instruct staff members on proper techniques for safe operation of vehicle and it features.

• Check working condition of hand-free cellular phone.
• Train all drivers in the proper use of the wheelchair "secure in place" system and occupant restraint systems, including power lifts on all vehicles.

Working Conditions/Environmental Exposures:

After employment, employee may be subject to mandatory drug and alcohol testing on a random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return to duty, and follow-up basis.

Exposure to vehicle odors, chemicals, gasoline, maintenance supplies

Moderate noise level during peak hours

Minimal exposure to Cleaning Chemicals

Mental stresses associated with driving conditions and resident requests.

Position Requirements:

Qualifications:

One year experience in medical/health care related field.

• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license. Violation free driving record.
• Able to follow written and oral instructions
• Physically able to walk, stand at least 71/2 hours and lift up to 50 lbs.

• Must maintain valid certificate in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Able to assist in resident health concerns including Heimlich Maneuver

• Must maintain a mature and professional demeanor with all staff and Administration. Able to convey instruction to resident, families and fellow staff members with professionalism and respect. Must lead by example.

Other Qualifications:

• Must develop and maintain a professional working relationship with the staff of community medical offices, hospitals, and any health care service related facilities.
• Must comply with attendance policies of the facility. A four-hour notice is required if absent from the position.
• Must be familiar and comply with policies and procedures of Sacred Heart Senior Living. and must comply with all regulations as written in the Employee Handbook

• Must be willing to participate in staff meetings, in-services and continuing education classes on-site or off premises.

• Must be well-groomed, free from offensive odors, dressed in a clean appropriate uniform at all times during the work shift and display a healthy and professional appearance at all times. Name tags are to be worn on the outer part of uniform.

Knowledge:

1.Basic vehicle operations and safety

2.Ability to determine the needs of residents, assist with mobility and basic ADL's

3.Refer to the Employee Handbook for all facility policies

4.Wheelchair security system and occupant restraint training program

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $ $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid training

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person