Hospital Tripper DSP

Merakey; Crafton (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

DailyPay access

Care.com backup care

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a transportation associate in Crafton, PA to transport residents to medical trips and related locations. You will inspect vehicles, maintain logs, and coordinate with medical staff to ensure safe, timely, and respectful service.

The role requires a valid license, prior driving experience, and a high school diploma. Related work experience is preferred, with duties including patient support, documentation, and adherence to safety policies.

Qualifications

• Must have valid operator’s license.
• Experience driving various vehicles.
• Related work experience preferred.
• High school diploma is required.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents to medical appointments and centers.
• Inspect vehicles daily for cleanliness and maintenance; report issues.
• Maintain daily trip logs and prepare trip packs.
• Familiarize with doctors, clinics, and hospital environments.
• Ensure timely arrival and communicate pertinent information to parties.
• Develop and maintain rapport with medical staff and facilities.
• Maintain confidentiality and resident safety at all times.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living during trips.
• Administer medications during trips and ensure proper documentation.
• Support behavior management programs and resident well-being.

Skills

Driving vehicles

Valid driver’s license

Related work experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Requirements

• Previous experience driving various vehicles.
• Must maintain a valid operator’s license.
• A high school diploma is required.
• Related work experience is desired.

Location: Crafton , PA

Pay Rate: Earn 17.00 per hr w 19.00 per hr enhanced pay option

Shifts available: days

Responsibilities

• To transport residents to and from medical trips, to and from SFRs or Program Centers.
• To inspect vehicles daily for cleanliness, routine maintenance, bodily damage and general appearance, and notify HSS or Designee/Transportation Dept. of problems; must be aware of routine and scheduled mechanical maintenance, i.e. oil changes, tire rotation and maintain cleanliness of vehicles.
• Maintains Trip Logs on a daily basis.
• Familiarizes self with doctors, clinics and various hospital environments.
• Prior to clients appointments, reviews trip pack to ensure needed documents are present, familiarizes self with consult.
• Reports to appropriate appointment on time and informs the parties of any pertinent information.
• Develops and maintains professional rapport with personnel of doctors’ offices, clinics and hospitals.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Is aware of residents’ needs (i.e., change of clothing, personal items, lunches, etc.) for medical appointments.
• Will be in-serviced on clients specialized needs, i.e., VNS, Ostomy, etc.
• Obtains signed Consultation Sheet from consultants upon completion of evaluation and returns consult to appropriate personnel.
• Verbally reports to Health Services Supervisor, Nursing Coordinator or SFR Nurse upon return.
• Assists the residents with activities of daily living; such as toileting, eating and other personal hygiene.
• Administers medication to clients while on medical trips, maintains Medication Administration Certificate.
• Implementation and documentation of residents Behavior Management Programs.
• Promotes a positive self-image.
• Provides guidance in social and appropriate community interaction.
• Insures the safety of the residents is maintained at all times by maintaining a safe environment.
• Attends in-services as required.
• Copes with day-to-day problems and feelings of the resident and reports observations on individual behavior.
• Works cooperatively with all personnel.
• Assists with clerical and organizational duties as assigned.
• Physically able to lift and transfer residents.
• Utilizes beeper/cell phone while on trips if necessary.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!