What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wheelchair Van Driver position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Patient Care
- FTE/Hours per pay period: .01
- Department: Paratransit Service
- Shift: 1st
- Job ID: 183403
Wheelchair Van Driver
UnityPoint Health - Allen
Shift: PRN as needed
Responsible for transporting ambulatory and non-ambulatory persons (in wheelchairs) via a wheelchair van. Interact professionally with other healthcare professionals, disabled, disadvantaged, sick and injured persons.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
- Safely maintain and operate a wheelchair van while in compliance with all laws and requirements pertaining to the operation of the vehicle and adheres to safety rules and practices.
- Secures all passengers in the van per Hospital Passenger Securement policy.
- Provide door-through-door pick-up and drop-off for all customers.
- Determine and adjust transport routes based on real-time conditions, patient needs, and scheduling priorities.
- Complete daily vehicle and equipment inspections.
- Assists individuals or maneuvers wheelchairs on and off the vehicle.
- Documents required information per transport.
- Adheres to all traffic regulations.
- Ensures that seat belts, hook-ups, and harnesses are in working order and secure on all mobility devices as appropriate.
- Reports any maintenance problems in writing. Keeps vehicle interior clean.
- Reports accidents and incidents in writing as instructed and as necessary.
- Performs other related duties as required
- Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Current Iowa D3 Chauffeur License
- BLS (will be obtained during training)
- Customer service experience; previous driving experience preferred
- Local geographical knowledge and ability to operate GPS device
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision and assume responsibility for timely completion of assigned functions.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with people of a diverse professional, educational, and cultural background.