Bilingual Transportation Driver

Suvida; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Suvida Healthcare seeks a Transportation Driver to play a key role in the patient experience by safely operating a wheelchair van to transport Medicare-eligible seniors to and from Suvida Healthcare Centers. The role includes vehicle upkeep and routine maintenance, plus transporting patients on day trips in a handicap-accessible vehicle.

Responsibilities also cover assisting patients, securing wheelchairs, and documenting trips.

Qualifications

• 2+ years progressive work experience in healthcare transportation.
• 2+ years of customer service experience.
• Experience with operating wheelchair securing devices.

Responsibilities

• Drive wheelchair van to transport non-emergent patients to and from Suvida Healthcare Centers.
• Care for vehicles and ensure maintenance is completed on schedule.
• Transport patients during day trips using a handicap-accessible vehicle.
• Assist disabled passengers into and out of the vehicle.
• Secure passengers' wheelchairs with restraining devices.
• Report service disruptions to clinic staff or Center Director.
• Keep records of trips, mileage, and accidents.

Skills

Healthcare transportation

Customer service

Wheelchair securement

Clean driving record

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Suvida Healthcare, we are not just caregivers; we're compassionate advocates dedicated to enriching the lives of our cherished seniors. As a Team Member with us, you will embark on a fulfilling journey where your skills and empathy converge to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of an underserved community and their families. Our multi-disciplinary primary care program is built to address the physical, behavioral, social, and cultural needs of Medicare-eligible Hispanic seniors.

Celebrate diversity and inclusivity in a workplace that attracts, engages, values, rewards, and recognizes the unique needs and backgrounds of both, our patients and our team. We believe that a rich tapestry of experiences, shared interests, and perspectives enhances the care we provide, making us a stronger, service-centered, and more compassionate healthcare family and Employer of Choice! Will you join us Suvidanos , to help achieve our Higher Purpose?

What Makes Us Unique

We are an empowered primary care, clinical operations, and support team creating health equity through an exceptional clinical and consumer experience that improves the quality of life for the people, families, and neighborhoods we serve. We tailor our primary care program to the culture, language, social, and overall well-being of the seniors we serve.

How We Work

Our Culture & Core Beliefs

• Earn Trust
• Building Relationships
• Creating Joy
• Doing Right
• Improving Every Day
• Moving Forward

What You’ll Do

Position Summary

The Transportation Driver will be an integral part of the Suvida Healthcare patient experience. This position will be responsible for driving a wheelchair van to transport non-emergent patients to and from Suvida Healthcare Centers. This position will also be responsible for the care of vehicles and ensuring maintenance is completed on schedule. The Transportation Driver will also transport patients during day trips by using a handicap accessible vehicle. Essential responsibilities consist of but not all inclusive:

Responsibilities

• Ensures the highest level of customer service possible.
• Displays respect and concern for all patients.
• Attends all clinic huddles and clinic monthly meetings.
• Drives company vehicles to and from individual patient care facilities/home per assigned schedule.
• Assists disabled passengers into and out of vehicle.
• Secures passengers' wheelchairs with restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trip.
• Communicates with clinic staff or Center Director to report disruption of service.
• Responsible for cleaning, inspecting, and fueling of assigned vehicle, as well as documenting, reporting, and/or correcting any deficiencies found during the inspection.
• Ensures vehicles are taken for maintenance/inspections as per maintenance/inspection schedule.
• Keeps records of trips, mileage, and accidents
• Alerts emergency medical services and clinic staff of any emergency patient may have during trip.
• Other Duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Applicant must have a minimum age of 25.
• Clean Driving Record (MVP) in past 7 years
• Clean Criminal Background
• 2+ years progressive work experience in the healthcare transportation
• 2+ years of customer service
• Experience with operating wheelchair securing devices.

Education, Experience, Licensure, or Certification Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Current and valid state issued driver’s license in good standing
• CPR/BLS Certified (Willing to obtain within 7 days of employment)

Suvida Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any typewithregard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.