Driver - Omaha (Part Time Days, 20 hrs, Mon-Fri)

Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals in Omaha seeks a Part Time Driver to transport patients safely between the hospital and community. The role requires a clean driving record, a Nebraska license, CPR certification within 1 month, and at least 6 months driving experience or more in health care settings.

Responsibilities include recording passenger statistics, assisting dispatch, communicating with families, ensuring safe transport, and maintaining the vehicle.

Qualifications

• Must be 19 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months driving experience preferred.
• CPR certification within 1 month of hire.
• Nebraska driver's license with good driving record.
• Background checks are conducted.

Responsibilities

• Drive customers to and from Madonna Hospital and the community.
• Escort clients to and from vehicle and maintain safety.
• Record daily/weekly transportation statistics and assist dispatch.
• Perform preventive maintenance and care of vehicles.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and comply with safety standards.

Skills

Driving

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job ID: 0007NM

Transportation

Part Time - Day

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Driver
Job Code: 880118
Immediate Supervisor: Transportation Manager
Status: Non-exempt
DEPARTMENT FUNCTION/JOB OVERVIEW
Responsible for the safe transportation of customers to and from Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital and the community to meet their various health care needs. Duties include: driving, escorting clients to and from the vehicle, and preventive maintenance/care of vehicle. Work will be performed in an ethical and legal manner following organizational policies, processes, protocols and procedures. Responsible for quality service delivery and internal/external customer relations for Madonna as a whole, including upholding the mission and values for the department and facility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Record daily/weekly/monthly statistics regarding passengers, mileage, vehicle check to ensure a safe and accurate transportation process.
• Assist in the scheduling and dispatching of services to ensure maximum usage of the system.
• Communicate daily with family and customers to ensure their needs are met.
• Escort customers to and from vehicle to their point of origin and destination to ensure a safe delivery.
• Follow instruction from supervisor to perform other functions as assigned in order to achieve the goals within the department and/or system.
• Inspect vehicle as scheduled to ensure safe transportation.
• Monitor fluid levels and keep filled to ensure safe transportation.
• Keep vehicle clean internally and externally to provide a positive image to the customers. This can include cleaning up of biohazardous waste.
• Maintain and ensure a safe environment for the department.
• Handles and operates all necessary equipment and performs required duties according to established safety standards to maintain compliance with regulations and prevent injury.
  PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
  Outdoor work-exposed to changing extreme temperatures. Medium work with frequent lifting not to exceed the equivalent of 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull. Requires sufficient strength to produce of force to push a wheelchair on even or uneven surfaces. Occasional walking with maximum duration of up to 30 minutes sustained walking on surfaces. Must tolerate frequent sitting with sustained periods of up to 1 hour. Frequent reaching with both arms at low, waist and high levels. Frequent grasping of steering wheel with both hands requiring normal grip strength based on national averages. Frequent stooping, bending, and twisting are required for patient care. Constant near visual acuity to evaluate and monitor patients. Ordinary hearing and speaking skills. May be exposed to biohazardous materials. Stress associated with road conditions, traffic and emergency situations. Must be able to comply with universal precautions procedures. Mobility required for travel to scheduled events or meetings as needed.
  QUALIFICATIONS (Education/training and/or Experience)
  Must be 19 years of age or older. High school diploma or equivalent required. 6 months driving experience preferred. (Experience is defined as having driven a vehicle larger than a car or minivan to transport people on a schedule.) 6 months working with people in a health care environment preferred. Requires current Module C CPR certification within 1 month of hire. Must have valid Nebraska driver's license and proof of good driving record to meet insurance requirements.
  Background checks are conducted. When specific authorization forms are requested so that full background and history can be obtained, employees/applicants must sign the form(s) requested.

Requirements

The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.

Licenses

You must have the following licenses to apply: