About Prosper Health
The mission of Prosper Health is to provide our residents with exceptional skilled nursing and rehabilitative care in a patient-centered wellness environment. We passionately care for all the people around us and aim to foster close-knit relationships that positively impact everybody encountering the Prosper Health brand from our respected residents, to our valued employees, to our local Florida communities.
Position Summary:
The Transport Driver is responsible for driving the facility vehicle to transport residents to desired destinations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides physical assistance to each participant when needed as he/she boards and disembarks from the program’s vehicles.
- Ensures that emergency medical information is available for those participants being transported.
- Maintains the first aid kit in the vehicle, replacing supplies as they are used or become outdated.
- Ensures that all passengers wear safety belts and wheelchairs are locked into position.
- Maintains vehicle in neat and clean condition anticipating needed mechanical service so appointments can be arranged that are convenient to program operations.
- Keeps vehicle maintenance records current; coordinate and schedule routine and episodic vehicle maintenance.
- Reports to Supervisor any vehicle operating problems, malfunctions or incidents out of the ordinary routine.
- Maintains accurate daily records of number of trips, individuals transported, miles and gallons of gas.
- Compiles all necessary information to meet reporting requirements.
- Transports participants to and from physician or other medical appointments, as requested
- Assists with program activities by transporting participants to an event, as coordinated by the activities manager.
- Establishes and maintains communication with patients and coworkers to improve quality of service and customer satisfaction.
- Lifts patients in and out of bed, chairs, taxis and ambulances to move them to and from treatment areas and procedure rooms.
- Transports medical equipment, supplies, documents and laboratory specimens to designated treatment, diagnostic and patient care areas.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1+ year in experience in a healthcare setting preferred
- CPR/BLS certification or must be obtained within 30 days of hire
- Clean driving record
- Valid Driver’s License
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds.
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401 (K)
- Daily Pay Option
- Employee Assistance Program
Notice:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Florida AHCA Level 2 background screening in accordance with state regulations. https://info.flclearinghouse.com