SCHOOL BUS AIDE

SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing assistance to clients and fellow staff members as follows:

1. Escorts clients to and from the vehicle, from the residence and facility as required by the company procedure policy.

2.    If the client is ambulatory, the aide will assist the client into the vehicle and secure them into their

       seat, if a  client is confined to a wheelchair, the aide will assist in the loading and securing of the

      wheelchair.

1. Prior to the vehicle moving,  the aide will check to see that all clients are wearing their seat belts

       during transport.

4.    Upon greeting clients, check their physical condition and inform the sending facility of any obvious

       injury or problem.

1. Check to see that clients are properly dressed. Observe if they are wearing shoes, jackets in the winter etc., make sure clients leave the vehicle in the same manner as they boarded.

6.    Observe the condition of clients during transport and report any unusual developments to the driver

       and facility staff.

1. Take measures to preserve and restore calm on the vehicle in cases where clients may be acting out.

8.    Never leave clients unattended.  Make sure that at least one staff member (driver or aide) is present

       in the vehicle as long as there are clients on board.

1. In case of emergency notify dispatch immediately to receive instructions.
2. File an incident report when a reportable incident warrants.
3. Check to see that no personal belongings of the client are left on the vehicle.
4. Be courteous and respectful to all clients, fellow staff members, and personnel at the facilities.
5. All aides should report for work in uniform (black or navy blue pants and uniform shirts).
6. Keep vehicle clean inside and outside, including the windows.
7. Check vehicle before leaving the base to be sure the proper tie downs and harnesses are on board.
8. Always maintain a professional image and attitude.
9. Participate in all training programs offered by the company.
10. Be courteous and caring to all clients at all times

Qualifications:

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, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.