Transport Driver

Arbor Family Health; New Roads (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Trillium Foundation is seeking a School Based Transport Driver to provide transportation for students to medical and dental appointments, coordinating daily routes with SBHC staff and ensuring safety and compliance with state regulations.

The role requires a clean driving record, a current LA driver’s license, and First Aid/CPR certification. CDL qualification is also required per organizational standards, with flexibility to assist at other locations as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; mature reasoning required for this role.
• Must have current driver’s license for State of LA with any restrictions followed.
• CDL qualification required as per Arbor Family Health standards.
• First Aid/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Transport children to and from medical/dental appointments from classroom/school to SBHC site.
• Coordinate daily driving schedule with SBHC Clinic Manager and team.
• Seat children for appointments promptly with clinical team.
• Drive van safely and in compliance with state and organizational rules.
• Observe LA seat belt laws at all times; enforce safety.

Skills

Clean driving record

First Aid/CPR certification

LA license requirement

CDL qualification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

School Based Transport Driver

MUST HAVE CLEAN DRIVING RECORD

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent- To have mature reasoning ability required in this role.

Must have current driver’s license for State of LA and comply at all times with any restrictions placed on that license such as use of visual aids such as glasses as stated on driver’s license.

Must qualify for the CDL license and meet the standards which is a designation required by the Arbor Family Health organization.

First Aid/CPR certification

Job Description

Patient care support functions:

• Provides transportation services in getting the children to and from their medical/dental appointments from their classroom/school setting to the SBHC site.
• Maps out and reviews daily driving schedule, communicating this function to the SBHC Clinic Manager and other team members so as to coordinate appointments more efficiently.
• Works directly with clinical team to seat the children for their appointments in a timely manner.
• Drives van safely and effectively abiding by all regulations (state and organizational defined) in order to get the child to the needed services and back to their home school designation.
• Follows all LA. Seat belt laws required for any individuals riding in the van at all times. Demands this safety at all times.
• Covering Patient Access Clerk position and Transportation at other locations other than the one you are primarily assigned.

Transportation Program Clerical Responsibilities:

• Prepares any packets for distribution to the appropriate school personnel.
• Prepares transportation forms for the school based program.
• Files the transportation records according to protocol.
• Prepares census/volume reports for the program on the daily basis and any other type of reports as needed by the Assistant SBHC Director.
• Prepares miscellaneous reports as directed.
• Delivers and performs pick up of any written materials for the program or the organization and transports any other clients or performs errands needed for the program as directed by the SBHC Clinic Manager.
• Interacts with school personnel and other community agencies using excellent communications skills.

Van Responsibilities:

• Maintains log of maintenance for the van to include the mechanical key checkpoints.
• Drives the van to areas for periodic maintenance.
• Drives the van to service appointments as directed. Indicates issues with van’s functional ability in order that maintenance can be planned.
• Cleans entire inside of van weekly and outside as needed in-order that the appearance of the van remain clean.
• Reports any variances in performance of the van to the SBHC Clinic Manager for action.
• Drives the van with exceptional safety at all times.

General Performance Standards:

• Utilizes clinic resources efficiently and effectively.
• Possesses a sense of discipline to work in accordance with accepted office standards.
• Develops a performance level whereby minimal supervision is needed and seeks assistance when issues arise beyond current knowledge or experience.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with patients, visitors and team members and adheres to the customer service standards as outlined by the Clinic.
• Respects the confidentiality of patient information and clinic business and supports the clinic mission and patient rights and responsibilities.
• Performs job responsibilities in accordance with all clinic policies and procedures.
• Participates in education opportunities as appropriate which will increase one’s ability to perform the job responsibilities effectively.
• Remains flexible and can be depended upon to modify work schedule as required by the clinic and according to policy.
• Keeps current on and adheres to all policies and procedures as enumerated in the Policy & Procedure Manual.