Title: Driver

Reports to: Facility Manager

Effective Date: 1/1/2017Review Date: NA

Position Summary:Transportation of residents to and from appointments in a safe and courteous manner at all times.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• This is the primary driver for the skilled nursing facility, working with the elderly and rehabilitation patients, primarily pickup and delivery to physicians’ offices and hospitals and dialysis, locally. 

• Be able to work with the severely handicapped and the elderly, managing a route that will accommodate an ‘on demand’ schedule. 

• Work with the community using tact and understanding with nursing personnel as well as the caregivers and family members of the residents served. 

• Secures passengers' wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trip. Be physically able to handle and assist the handicapped resident in wheelchairs. 

• Assists disabled passengers into and out of the vehicle. 

• Assist all other departments in deliveries and pick-up and delivery of other related work items, i.e., dentures, x-rays, pharmaceuticals, U.S. mail drop-off, etc. Support medical records department in deliveries and pick-up of medical records and physician orders. 

• All documents will be maintained within HIPAA guidelines. 

• Communicates upon disruption of service. Cleans and services vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and accessories. Report all vehicle repairs, and / or any unsafe or hazardous situations immediately to your supervisor. Be flexible and available for special occasions, and special schedules. 

• Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent

Current State of Michigan Chauffeur License