Transportation

Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Provides safe, courteous and timely transportation for residents of DRV.
• Insures the safety of residents when loading and unloading passengers.
• Maintains daily mileage logs and performs pre-trip vehicle inspections each day.
• Insures vehicles are cleaned on a regular basis.
• Assists in establishing routes and timelines for activities related to transportation.
• Abides by company policies and procedures and guidelines, including DRV Personnel Handbook.
• Complies with HIPPA privacy rules and regulations.
• Coordinates transportation and appointment scheduling with other departments as necessary, communicating schedule changes efficiently and quickly.
• Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth and personal interest. Promotes a calm yet engaging environment throughout the organization.
• Attends and participates in Staff meetings, in-service training programs, continuing educational programs to maintain licensure and other meetings as assigned.
• Follows all safety standards and performs work in a safe manner, including infection control and following OSHA guidelines.
• Attends meetings with Transportation Coordinator and Director of Facility Operations, keeping them apprised of situations and incidents as they occur.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Facility Operations Director.
  
  

Qualifications

The Transportation Driver must meet the following educational and experience requirements:

• Have a High School diploma or GED; must have the ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions and road signs; must have a valid CDL driver’s license with passenger endorsement and an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to follow safety and emergency procedures, including securing of residents and wheelchairs in vehicles.
• Must be able to meet the public and interact well with people, and the ability to work and use communication equipment provided.
• Must have computer skills at an intermediate level to utilize email, manage the functions of a basic smart phone and operate vehicle navigation systems.
• Must report any traffic violations or MVA to DRV and the Director of Facility Operations. This includes any damage to the DRV vehicles.
• Must be able to work independently and willing to flex hours if necessary.
• Must be able to deal tactfully and pleasantly with staff, residents, family members and visitors.
  
  

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, and drive intermittently during working hours.
• Requires varying degrees of pushing and pulling.
• May be required to work outside in extreme weather conditions; rain, wind, sun.
• Work environment is primarily in buildings and vehicles; car, van or multi-passenger bus.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to safely push a total combined weight of 250 pounds on a wheeled device (wheelchair) unassisted for purposes of securing and transporting residents in vehicles.