Transportation Coordinator/Driver

Life Care Centers of America; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a Transportation Coordinator/Driver to safely transport patients for medical appointments. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and experience in health care or geriatrics. Responsibilities include delivering excellent customer service and ensuring patient safety during transport. A positive attitude and professionalism are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license or commercial driver’s license required.
• Prior experience in health care or geriatrics preferred.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures governing functions in post-acute care.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, transport, and unload patients.
• Exhibit excellent customer service towards patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.

Skills

Customer service

Independent decision making

Reasoning skills

Professionalism

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Commercial driver’s license

Job description

Position Summary

The Transportation Coordinator/Driver loads, transports, and unloads patients for medical appointments and activity outings in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license or valid commercial driver’s license in current State, as applicable, with a satisfactory driving record per Life Care standards
• Prior experience in health care or geriatrics preferred

Specific Job Requirements

• Complete pre inspections before use of vehicle
• Monitor regular maintenance (oil changes, tire rotations, etc.)
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Safely load, transport, and unload patients
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer