Transportation Driver

Job Description

Department

Transportation

Reports to

Administrator or Transportation Coordinator

Reporting to this position

N/A

Job Classification

Permanent Full-Time, Permanent Part-Time, Temporary on-Call

Position Purpose

To provide reliable and safe Resident transportation to and from appointments.

Required Qualifications

1. Company drivers must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
2. Current valid state issued driver’s license.
3. Maintain acceptable driving record
4. Be able to lift 50 pounds.
5. CPR and First Aid Certified (or willing to attain upon hire)
6. Exhibit excellent interpersonal and customer services skills
7. Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
8. Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Transport residents in a safe and timely manner to/from the appointments.
2. Provide residents with friendly, compassionate, reliable transportation services
3. Drive a large van in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner.
4. Gather and assist residents into wheelchairs or stretchers, in and out of the van, and other areas needed.
5. Daily cleaning and regular maintenance of vehicles
6. Coordinate schedules and appointments with the in-office Transportation team
7. Daily safety checks of the vehicle – ie: lights, brakes, tires, wheelchair lift, seatbelts, etc.
8. Secure all necessary paperwork for appointments and deliver it to appropriate people.

Additional Assigned Tasks

1. Assist Nursing Staff as needed for transportation or transportation related activities.

2. Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.

3. Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures and complete all assigned training and education upon hire and routinely throughout employment.

4. Comply with standards of business conduct and state/federal regulations and guidelines.

5. Always follow appropriate safety and hygiene measures to protect residents and themselves.

6. Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.

7. Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.

8. Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor/Administrator/Abuse Coordinator. Protects residents from abuse and cooperates with all investigations.

9. Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.

10. Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and training.

11. Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.

12. Follows established infection control policies and procedures.

13. As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.

14. Perform other duties as assigned

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

1. Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
2. Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.
3. Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
4. Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.
5. Meets general health requirements according to policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
6. The ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
7. Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
8. Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
9. May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
10. Maintain a positive attitude and possess the ability to work in stressful situations.
11. Ability to be organized and efficient.
12. Basic computer skills.
13. CPR licensed and trained in first aid.
14. Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.

Compliance as a Condition of Employment and Performance Appraisal

Agreement to abide by all standards, policies, and procedures of the facility, including the facility’s compliance and ethics program, is a condition of employment. Compliance will be a factor in evaluating job performance. Violations, including failure to report violations, will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

This job description is intended to convey the general scope of the major duties and responsibilities inherent in this position. Other tasks not listed here may be assigned by the supervisor. Periodic revision may be necessary to reflect changes in expectations placed on long-term care by various governmental agencies. This job description will be reviewed and/or revised annually and as needed.

Individual performance will be evaluated using the following scale:

1. Unsatisfactory: Achieves results which are far less than the standards identified for the performance factors rated.
2. Needs Improvement: Achieves results which are less than the standards identified for the performance factors rated. Exhibits the potential to become a competent performer. May be new to job or need skill development.
3. Meets Standards: Achieves results which meet the standards identified for the performance factors rated. This rating is the expected level of performance.
4. Exceeds Standards: Achieves results which usually exceed the standards identified for the performance factors rated.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Rocky Mountain Care to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the HR Department at (801) 397-4130 or by email at HR@rmcare.com .

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have read the above job description and understand the requirements and expectations of the position of Transportation Driver.

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Employee’s Signature Date

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Supervisor’s Signature Date

Required Qualifications

1. Company drivers must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
2. Current valid state issued driver’s license.
3. Maintain acceptable driving record
4. Be able to lift 50 pounds.
5. CPR and First Aid Certified (or willing to attain upon hire)
6. Exhibit excellent interpersonal and customer services skills
7. Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
8. Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.