Maintenance Tech/Transportation Driver Galesburg Region

Allure Healthcare Services; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is looking for a Maintenance Tech/Transportation Driver for the Galesburg region. The successful candidate will perform facility maintenance as well as provide safe transportation for residents to medical appointments. This full-time position requires a high school diploma and a valid driver's license, with responsibilities that include routine maintenance tasks and ensuring resident safety during transport.

Qualifications

• Maintenance apprenticeship desirable.
• Active Illinois Driver’s License required.
• Previous long-term care experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Provide safe transportation for residents.
• Assist residents with boarding and securing mobility aids.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Customer Service

Physical Fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maintenance Tech/Transportation Driver Galesburg Region

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Allure Healthcare Services provided pay range

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Base pay range

$18.00/hr - $18.00/hr

Allure of Lake Storey is looking to hire a Maintenance Tech/ Transporation Driver for Galesburg Region.

Full-Time

Salary: $18.00

SUMMARY: Perform routine and extensive range of work in the repair and general maintenance of facilities, buildings, grounds and equipment under general supervision of the Maintenance Director. The executed work shall be within established procedures and process under both verbal and written instructions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works throughout facility area and grounds, in resident and common areas.
• Moves intermittently during work hours.
• Sits, stands, pushes, bends, stoops and walks intermittently through the workday.
• May lift and move patients and equipment.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
• Communicates with nursing personnel and other department personnel.
• Works beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Is subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post - disaster, etc.).
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs.
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, bruise, scratches and odors, etc throughout the work day, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke and the air contaminants.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including but not limited to TB AIDS and Hepatitis B. Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure - Category One (High Exposure Risk).
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Maintenance apprenticeship desirable.
• A physical examination and/or evidence from a physician indicating freedom of communicable disease to be available upon employment.
• Must be in good physical and mental health.
• Ability to work independently or part of a group.
• Effectively communicate with others.
• Previous long-term care experience is desirable.
• Experience in basic repair and maintenance such as plumbing, carpentry and painting.
  
  
  

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, resident, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Knowledge of elderly ill and/or disabled.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be able to relate information concerning resident’s condition.
• Basic understanding of following step-by-step procedures.
• Follows and understands written and oral directions.
• Knowledge of equipment used in long-term care (e.g., lifts, wheelchairs, Geri chairs, and scales).
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
  
  
  

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthesis that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with resident personnel, and support agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 (fifty) pounds to a minimum height of 4 (four) feet and be able to push, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 2 (two) feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
  
  
  

Transporation Driver

SUMMARY: The Transportation Driver will provide the transportation of patients to and from hospitals, medical offices, dialysis centers and private residences in a safe, secure and professional manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides a high level of customer service while transporting residents to and from activities, appointments and other outings.
• Provides assistance to residents including but not limited to:
• Boarding and leaving the bus,
• Assistance with seat belts,
• Securing wheelchairs and walkers,
• Assistance with groceries and packages.
• Is responsible for the safety of residents at all times. Monitors resident safety on the bus, while boarding and departing the vehicle as well as the entrance and exit of buildings.
• Responsible for general upkeep of the vehicle including:
• Fueling vehicle.
• Conducting preventative maintenance on vehicle to include oil level, tire pressure.
• Delivering vehicle to authorized service facility.
• Maintains vehicle according to the requirements of the facility, including completing all required paperwork.
• Complete daily vehicle pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Follows all safety procedures and protocol as dictated by local policy, federal and state regulations and standard practice. Reports all hazardous conditions, defective equipment and accidents or incidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Follows infection control procedures, including proper hand washing, wearing protective clothing and equipment when required.
• Effective communicate with facility regarding schedule progress and to receive additional instructions.
• Understand how to operate GPS, Two-Way Radio and/or Cell Phone to navigate effectively.
• Maintain accurate activity and vehicle report logs.
• Schedule Appointments for Residents
• Transportation Schedule Updated for staff
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Active Illinois Driver’s License required.
• Driver’s License requirements are determined by the size of the vehicle:
• Class C license with a passenger endorsement for vehicles which transport 15 or more passengers.
• Class E license for vehicles that transport 14 or fewer passengers.
• No driver under the age of twenty-five (25) or over the age of seventy-four (74) as outlined in the insurance requirements.
• DOT compliant physical. Annual physician’s statement for drivers between the ages of seventy-one (71) to seventy-four (74) who drive vehicles which transport 15 or more passengers.
• Experience as a bus or van driver preferred
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents. Writing and computer skills are required for completing reports and scheduling.
  
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 40 lbs to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• Must be able to push/pull up to 275 pounds to a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee is in and out of a vehicle daily and exposed to outdoor weather conditions that vary.
• The employee is sometimes subject to emotionally upset residents or family members.
  
  
  

IND123

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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