Transportation Coordinator/Driver

Life Care Centers of America; Mitchell (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; 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 compliance with laws and Life Care standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license/ CDL with a clean record, and preferred experience in health care or geriatrics. You will perform pre-inspections, monitor vehicle maintenance, and contribute to patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license or CDL with a satisfactory driving record.
• Prior experience in health care or geriatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, transport, and unload patients.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Communicate and function on an interdisciplinary team.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

Skills

Customer service

Decision making

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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