Driver

Milwaukee Health and Rehab; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Health and Rehab is seeking a full-time transportation driver to provide safe, timely transport of patients and pre-arranged deliveries. You will review daily agendas, plan routes, transport patients, and maintain confidentiality and vehicle safety. A valid Wisconsin driver’s license and clean driving record are required, along with a drug screen and background checks.

The role emphasizes courteous patient interactions and adherence to safety protocols in all transportation activities.

Qualifications

• Excellent ability to communicate with patients and health personnel.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license and insurability.
• Must pass criminal background check, driving history check, and drug screen.
• Ability to operate the wheelchair lift and assist patients safely.

Responsibilities

• Report to work on time and maintain a professional appearance.
• Review daily agenda and plan the day’s routes.
• Transport patients according to schedule.
• Maintain courteous attitude towards patients and health personnel.
• Report delays or problems to Administrator promptly.
• Keep assigned vehicle clean and perform daily safety checks.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records and information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department: Transportation - Milwaukee Health & Rehab is seeking to hire a Full-Time transportation driver.

General Summary: Under the supervision of the Administrator, you will provide safe, timely and courteous transportation of patients and/or pre-arranged parcel delivery. Maintain accurate records of all runs as required. Have a valid State of Wisconsin drivers license.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Report to work on time each day well groomed, and in a clean, pressed uniform.

• Review daily agenda of pre-scheduled calls and plan the day itinerary accordingly. Will work closely with the Director of Medical Records to organize the daily appoinments

• Transport patients according to schedule.

• Maintain calm, pleasant, courteous attitude towards patients and outside health personnel.

• Report any problems that may cause a delay in pick-up, immediately. to the Administrator.

• Maintain designated vehicle in a clean manner inside and outside, clean daily at the end of shift.

• Complete a daily check vehicle safety list daily, before driving the vehicle.

• Must maintain confidentiality of all employee, corporate and patient records and information in compliance with Corporate Compliance Policies and Procedures and all state and federal regulations and legislation.

• Carry out other responsibilities as assigned.

• Exhibits excellent customer service skills and behaviors toward internal and external customers and co-workers.

• Adheres to department customer service, service excellence, and performance standards.

• Demonstrates personal commitment to the Organization’s core values through active involvement in the performance improvement process.

• Demonstrates safe work practices and attitudes, follows safety rules, works to prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors, and participates in organizational and departmental safety programs.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required:

Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Ability to read maps and a good knowledge of Assigned Service area.

Contact with Others: Excellent ability to communicate with patients and health personnel.

Certification, Licensure, Registration: Must possess a valid Driver's License in state of Wisconsin and be insurable under the liability insurance guidelines and eligible for driving privileges based on current policy. Must possess the following:

(1) Valid Driver’s License and over the age of 19 with no more than 4 accrued points (insurance requirement)

(2) Must pass a criminal background check & driving history check

(3) Must pass the drug screen

(4) Required to know how to operate the wheelchair lift.

(5) Must safely put a patients in the vehicle and secure the patients during the process of raising them and securing them in the vehicle.

(6) Operates and maintains company equipment in a safe and professional manner.

Working Conditions:

A. Physical Effort: Physical demands including lifting (over 50 pounds), climbing, pushing, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching.

B. Work environment:Works outdoors, in weather common to the region, on a regular basis. If driving a wheelchair van must be able to bend and lift patients in wheelchairs as a regular part of the job.

C. Equipment used: large vans, patient lifts and assistive devices and equipment.

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