What are the responsibilities and job description for the Van Driver/ Assistant Activities position at 428 Health Care?
Duties and Responsibilities:
- The safe and efficient operation of assigned motor vehicle
- Extensive contact with patients/ residents of a nursing home facility
- Assisting ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals enter and leave the vehicle
- Ensuring that passengers are safely seated inside the motor vehicle
- Securing residents’ mobility devices such as walkers and wheelchairs
- Keeping a record of each bus trip and the residents who attended
- Documenting the mileage and time for each bus trip
- Performing preventive maintenance functions such as checking lights, maintaining fluid levels, checking tire pressure, etc. and notifying supervisory personnel of need for further service or repair
- Facilitate group activities
- Encourage activity involvement and chart attendance
- Assist in keeping activity supplies clean and organized
- Assist with 1 on 1 activities, transport residents to and from activities
- Assist with outings and special events and other assigned duties
Qualifications:
- Diploma or GED
- Creativity
- Experience with Alzheimers/Dementia and special needs is a plus.
- Ability to self motivate
- Flexible with schedule, occasional weekends, evenings, and holidays are required.
Requirements:
- Basic knowledge of methods and techniques used to load, secure, and unload passengers from a motor vehicle
- Skill in the operation and basic maintenance of assigned motor vehicle
- Ability to find geographic locations
- Ability to follow oral/ written instructions and keep a record of activities
- Ability to lift, maneuver, and support materials of up to 80 pounds
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents and staff
- Possession of a valid driver’s license
Experience:
- Six to 12 months of work experience operating, loading, and unloading a motor vehicle
- Any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities stated above
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities or experience working in long term care a plus