Job DetailsJob Location: Fairfax, VA 22031Salary Range: $17.00 - $18.00 HourlyJob Summary
The Non-EmergencyTransportationDriveris responsible forthe safe,timely, and compassionate transportation of pediatric/adultpatients to and from medical appointments, therapies, and other designated locations. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, excellent driving skills, and the ability to interact positively and professionally with children and their guardians, ensuring a comfortable and secure transportexperience.
Key Responsibilities
- Safelyoperatea non-CDL vehicle to transport pediatric patients according to scheduled routes and appointments.
- Adhere to all traffic laws, safety regulations, and company policies.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure cleanliness, safety, and proper workingcondition.
- Assistpatients, as needed, withentering and exiting the vehicle, including securing car seats or booster seats forappropriate age/size.
- Communicate effectively and courteously with patients, guardians,dispatch, and medical staffregardingschedules, delays, or any issues.
- Maintainaccuratetransportation logs, mileage records, and patientmanifests.
- Ensure the vehicle is clean, well-maintained, and equipped with necessary safety items.
- Respond to unexpected situations or emergencies calmly andprofessionally,following established protocols.
- Protect patient confidentiality and privacy at all times.
Qualifications and Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Valid state driver's license with a clean driving record (no major violations in the past 3-5 years).
- Minimum of 3 years of professional driving experience.
- Experience working with childrenand adultsin a professional or volunteer capacity is highly preferred.
- Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening.
- Excellent knowledge of local traffic laws and routes.
- Strong communicationand interpersonal skills, especially with children and parents.
- Patience, empathy, anda compassionatedemeanor.
- Abilitytomaintaina strict schedule and manage time effectively.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification is a plus.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for extended periods while driving.
- Ability to safely lift and secure car seats, booster seats, andassistchildren (up to 50 pounds).
- Ability to safely lift and secure adult patients up to 300 pounds.
- Ability toassistpatients with mobility issues, including entry and exit from the vehicle.
- Good vision and hearing (with or without corrective lenses) tooperatea vehicle safely.
- Ability to perform routine vehicle checks and light maintenance tasks.