IL - Driver

Orlando Senior Health; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Senior Health is seeking a Transportation Aide to provide care-focused mobility for residents, transporting them to appointments and activities in a safe, professional manner.

The role requires a CDL with passenger endorsement, CPR/First Aid certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days, and a high school diploma or GED with related experience. You will work closely with residents and staff in a compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• Valid and active Commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a passenger endorsement.
• CPR and First Aid certification required; if not certified, obtain within 30 days after employment.
• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare transportation schedule to accommodate residents and facility transportation needs.
• Provide transportation for residents to and from external appointments, errands, or activities.
• Demonstrate proper transferring techniques in and out of the vehicle.
• Demonstrate safe driving techniques and passenger safety.
• Maintain company fleet vehicles in a clean and operable condition; arrange vehicle maintenance when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Report all accidents and incidents to supervisor.

Skills

CDL with passenger endorsement

CPR

First Aid

English literacy

Physical ability to lift

Emotional stability

Team-friendly attitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–3 months related experience or training

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing transportation for residents to and from external appointments and other activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Other duties may be assigned.)

• § Prepare transportation schedule to accommodate residents and the facility transportation needs.


• § Provide transportation for residents to and from various external appointments, errands, or other related activities.


• § Demonstrate proper techniques in transferring residents to and from the vehicle.


• § Demonstrate safe driving techniques and concern for passenger safety.


• § Maintain company fleet vehicles in a clean and operable condition. Arrange vehicle maintenance when necessary.


• § Perform other duties as assigned.

This position requires a screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

• § Valid and active Commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a passenger endorsement is required.


• § CPR and First Aid certification is required. If not certified, must be able to obtain within 30 days after employment.


• § High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• § Ability to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner and to be able to carefully follow written and oral instructions.


• § Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently throughout the workday.


• § Maintain good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.


• § Ability to manage and cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position accordingly.


• § Work closely with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.


• § Assume the responsibility for maintaining professional competence through participation in programs, seminars, and/or training.


• § Willing to work beyond the normal working hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.


• § Ability to handle department equipment according to standard procedures.


• § Ability to work effectively with residents, staff, and visitors with flexibility, personal integrity, sensitivity, and discretion at all times.


• § Reports all accidents and incidents to supervisor no matter how minor they may be.


• § Attends and participates in in-service classes, on‑service programs, etc. as scheduled and directed.


• § Honor the Residents’ Rights polices at all times.


• § Maintains and protect the privacy and confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) per the company’s HIPAA medical privacy policy.


• § Be expected (and required) to perform any task in a safe, sanitary and efficient manner in accordance with established procedures.


• § Follows facility safety program.


• § Assumes accountability for data contained in the Employee Handbook.


• § Any exposure to blood or body fluids that contain visible blood must be reported to supervisor on the shift in which the incident occurs.


• § Be familiar with universal precautions (i.e. frequent hand washing, using gloves, etc.).


• § Understand that this position contains Category II tasks that may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.


• § Ability to understand and use universal precautions and appropriate protective measures, which are readily available to every employee, engaged in Category I tasks.


• § Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.


• § This list of functions, duties, responsibilities, and skills is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employer reserves the right to assign additional duties and responsibilities as necessary.