Provide safe transportation for frail elders enrolled in the program to and from the adult day health center and medical appointments.

To perform this job effectively, a person must demonstrate competence in the performance of the following responsibilities. Such competence shall be assessed throughout the trial period and at regular intervals thereafter.

• Safe operation of an assigned vehicle while wearing a safety belt.
• Assurance of a safe environment for all passengers by confirming that all passengers are properly fastened in their seats/wheelchairs, all doors are locked, and safety equipment is tested and maintained frequently.
• Obedience to and enforcement of a no-smoking regulation while in the van/chair car.
• Safe transport of participants/patients to and from various locations, including but not limited to: the home, health centers, Adult Day Health Centers, hospitals, doctors offices, clinics, other agencies, or other locations as assigned.
• Assistance to participants/patients in and out of the van/chair car as well as to and from various locations, including carrying the participants/patients up or down one or more stairs or flights of stairs.
• Assistance with the periodic maintenance of the van/chair car including washing the interior and exterior, vacuuming the interior, cleaning up after passengers, minor mechanical adjustments, replenishing fluids, and other duties as assigned.
• Assistance to the Transportation Administrative Assistant in the coordination with repair shops or service stations for necessary maintenance or repair work on the van/chair cars or on the lifts.
• Performance of reception, clerical, dispatch, custodial, and other duties as assigned during non-driving time.
• Performance of messenger and delivery tasks as assigned.
• Immediate report of any malfunctioning or failing equipment.
• Accurate maintenance of appropriate logs (mileage, gas, service, etc.) and following of the appropriate procedures and policies pertaining to them.
• The wearing and maintenance of appropriate uniforms and properly displaying of the UCHC identification tag.
• Participation in the development and implementation of schedules, routes, and transportation plans for Participant transport.
• Communication to UESP staff of all concerns and problems encountered on route.
• Maintenance of constant communication with the Base Station via 2 way radio.
• Consistent performance of duties in a safe and timely manner.
• Treating of all UESP participants and visitors, and all UCHC patients in a respectful, sensitive and courteous manner.
• Participation in job related training.
• Safeguarding and securing of the van, the stair chair, and other UESP or UCHC equipment.
• Shoveling and clearing snow and ice as necessary.
• Attendance at meetings as requested.
• Performance of other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be able to use the stair chair to perform carry-up and/or down of at least 100 pounds.
2. Must be able to assist persons who need significant physical support to ambulate on the stairs in two or three story walk up buildings.
3. Experience with van driving and/or with services to the elderly and/or persons with physical or cognitive disabilities.
4. Interest and sensitivity to the frail elderly.

EXPERIENCE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Valid current Massachusetts driver’s license
3. Safe driving record for the past 3 years.

Certification in first aid and CPR, or obtain such certification within 3 months of employment.