Compassionate Non-Emergency Medical Transport Driver

Northgate Care Center; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Northgate Care Center is seeking a Driver to transport residents safely and on time, while delivering compassionate service in daily routines. Responsibilities include assisting residents, operating wheelchair lifts, reporting incidents, and maintaining infection control standards to ensure a caring environment.

Valid driver's license and clean driving record are required. The role emphasizes safety, resident dignity, and teamwork with staff and supervisors to support quality assurance and

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• 1. Arrive to work in a timely manner.
• 2. Take work orders from supervisor for client trips.
• 3. Drive clients to destinations on time, including those with oxygen tanks and IV pumps.
• 4. Assist clients getting in and out of the vehicle.
• 5. Report to supervisor after drop-off.
• 6. Report incidents or accidents to supervisor.
• 7. Operate wheelchair lifts as needed.
• 8. Adhere to company policies and protocol.
• 9. Maintain infection control and standard precautions.
• 10. Follow safety precautions with tasks and equipment.
• 11. Maintain resident comfort, privacy and dignity; interact with warmth and respect.
• 12. Report hazardous conditions, damaged equipment, and supply issues.
• 13. Communicate effectively with residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
• 14. Answer call lights promptly and courteously in care areas.
• 15. Report resident concerns to the appropriate department head.
• 16. Attend departmental meetings and in-services.
• 17. Recognize your role in QAPI efforts.
• 18. Attend trainings to support QAPI knowledge.
• 19. Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned.
• 20. Follow policies to support QAPI efforts.
• 21. Support QAPI initiatives with actions and attitude.
• 22. Participate in compliance trainings and adhere to compliance plan.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Job description

Northgate Care Center is seeking a Driver to transport residents safely and on time, while delivering compassionate service in daily routines. Responsibilities include assisting residents, operating wheelchair lifts, reporting incidents, and maintaining infection control standards to ensure a caring environment.

Valid driver's license and clean driving record are required. The role emphasizes safety, resident dignity, and teamwork with staff and supervisors to support quality assurance and