Transportation Coordinator/Driver

Life Care Centers of America; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Transportation Coordinator/Driver to load, transport, and unload patients for medical appointments and outings in a post-acute care setting. This PRN, hourly role emphasizes safety, customer service, and teamwork.

Responsibilities include conducting pre-inspections, maintaining a professional demeanor, and adhering to company policies. A valid driver's license and high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Prior healthcare or geriatrics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, transport, and unload patients.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Communicate and function on an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

Prior healthcare experience preferred

Job description

Employment Status: PRN Pay Interval: Hourly Pay Rate Maximum: 23 Pay Rate Minimum: 21 Shift: 20-Hours Weekly

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
• 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’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand 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
• 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