Transportation Coordinator/Driver

Life Care Centers of America; Andover (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Transportation Coordinator/Driver to load, transport, and unload patients to medical appointments and activity outings. The role emphasizes safety, patient rights, and teamwork with care staff.

Responsibilities include performing pre-checks, maintaining vehicles, following policies, and ensuring punctual, compassionate service in a post-acute care setting. High school diploma and valid license required; healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver\'s license or CDL per state requirements with satisfactory driving record.
• Experience in health care or geriatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, transport, and unload patients to appointments and outings.
• Exhibit excellent patient service and maintain a positive attitude.
• Assist in evacuation of patients when needed.
• Maintain regular attendance and reliability.
• Follow policies and participate in interdisciplinary care teams.

Skills

Patient transportation

Customer service

English literacy

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valid driver\'s license

Job description

Position Summary

The Transportation Coordinator/Driver loads, transports, and unloads patients for medical appointments and activity outings in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license or valid commercial driver’s license in current State, as applicable, with a satisfactory driving record per Life Care standards
• Prior experience in health care or geriatrics preferred

Specific Job Requirements

• Complete pre inspections before use of vehicle
• Monitor regular maintenance (oil changes, tire rotations, etc.)
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Safely load, transport, and unload patients
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer