Ambulette Driver

Healthcare Staffing; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare System in Zanesville, OH, seeks a compassionate Ambulette Service driver to transport patients safely to hospitals, clinics, and residences. You will communicate with dispatch, complete vehicle checks, and assist patients during transfers to ensure comfort and safety.

The role requires a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, CPR within 60 days, wheelchair training, maps navigation, and strong customer-service experience.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and be eligible to drive per Genesis policies.
• CPR certification within 60 days of hire.
• Wheelchair driver training completed or obtained.
• Ability to read maps and navigate the service area.
• Prior customer service experience with a caring, timely approach.
• Reliable, responsible individual with good work history.
• Reads, comprehends and follows written and verbal instructions.
• Proficient English reading and strong interpersonal communication.
• Ability to assess needs and solve problems on the job.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients/clients safely using company vehicles.
• Communicate with dispatch about schedules and progress.
• Maintain a professional image with clients and coworkers.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and keep vehicle clean.
• Assist clients during transfers to ensure safety.
• Fill activity logs and vehicle reports accurately.
• Operate GPS devices, radios and cell phones as needed.
• May orient and train new employees or students.

Skills

Customer service

Maps navigation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS devices

2-way radios

Cell phones

Job description

GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well‑being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation.

All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.

POSITION DETAILS

Work Shift: Varied Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Department: Ambulette Service

Overview of Position: Provide the transportation of patients/clients to and from hospitals, convalescent facilities, dialysis centers, rehabilitation centres, medical offices, and their private residences in a safe, secure, and professional manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Transporting patients and clients utilizing company vehicles in a safe and professional manner.
2. Effective communication with dispatch regarding schedule progress and to receive instructions.
3. Maintain a professional image and attitude regarding clients, visitors, and co‑workers.
4. Complete daily vehicle pre‑trip and post trip inspections and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
5. Assist clients and patients as needed to safely complete the transfer.
6. Accurately complete activity logs vehicle reports.
7. Responsible to understand and operate GPS devices, 2‑way radios, and cell phones.
8. Acts as a preceptor and/or participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned.
9. Performs start of shift vehicle and equipment check, ensuring the vehicle and equipment is clean and ready for use.
10. Adhere to and follow all policies and procedures concerning safety and contamination by bloodborne pathogens.
11. Keep accurate logs of their trips for recordkeeping and billing purposes, completing, and submitting paperwork at the end of their shift.
12. Respond to all transports with optimal response times, work expediently to assure availability of vehicle, and perform in such a manner as to maximize vehicle utilization and productivity.
13. Conduct yourself in a professional manner following the three P’s of Genesis Community Ambulance, Pride, Proficiency, and professionalism.
14. Must be able to communicate clearly with patients, family, or other professionals.
15. Maintain confidentiality of all patient, staff, and Genesis Community Ambulance matters, following all HIPAA regulations
16. Maintain work area (vehicle and station) in a clean and safe manner.
17. Report any day to day incidents, equipment malfunctions, or supply shortages in writing to the duty supervisor prior to the end of your shift.
18. Carry out other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Must possess a valid state driver's licence and be eligible for driving privileges based on current Genesis policies and procedures.
3. Must have CPR certification or obtain within 60 days of hire.
4. Must complete and maintain required wheelchair drivers training.
5. Must be able to read maps and navigate around service area.
6. Must have previous customer service experience with a good track record of assisting customers in a thoughtful, caring and timely manner.
7. Must have a great work history with a track record of being a reliable responsible individual
8. Must read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions.
9. Must read and understand English.
10. Good interpersonal and communication skills.
11. Ability to assess situation needs and problem solve.

PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values:
   • Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.
   • Treats patients, co‑workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.
   • Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.
   • Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.
   • Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.
   • Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.
   • Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.
   • Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.
   • Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.
2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co‑workers, all other internal/external customers)
   • Introduces self and role…connects with everyone.
   • Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.
   • Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.
   • Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.)
   • Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.
   • Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner.
   • Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.
3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety
   • Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.)
   • Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.)
   • Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment
   • Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness.
   • Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

1. Ability to sit, stand, push, pull, bend and walk for extended periods of time.
2. Regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds
3. Vision abilities required include up close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
4. May be required to periodically rotate shifts and regular days off. All system employees must be willing to work all shifts, extra hours, holidays and emergency shifts as required.

Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality healthcare.

Genesis HealthCare System is an integrated healthcare delivery system based in Zanesville, Ohio. The system includes a not‑for‑profit hospital, Genesis Hospital, in Zanesville, an extensive network of more than 300 physicians and multiple outpatient care centers throughout the region. Genesis is the largest healthcare provider in its six‑county region of southeastern Ohio, which includes Muskingum, Morgan, Perry, Coshocton, Noble and Guernsey counties.

Genesis provides a higher level of service than what is typically found in a community of its size including open‑heart surgery, trauma care, a Level II special care nursery, neurosurgery and comprehensive cancer services. This level of care has established Genesis as a primary referral center for much of the region.

In addition to traditional hospital services, Genesis offers a broader range of services through its affiliated organizations, which serve as Genesis' partners to extend care far out into the community.

Our steadfast commitment to delivering high quality, compassionate patient care is recognized throughout the country with numerous awards and accreditations. We are proud of our rich history of serving the community and vow to continue the tradition of healing and caring with compassion, trust, innovation and excellence.