Transportation Coordinator/Driver

Life Care Centers of America; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Reno, NV is seeking a Transportation Coordinator/Driver to load, transport, and unload patients for medical appointments and activities, in line with all laws and Life Care standards.

Requires a high school diploma and a valid driver\'s license with a clean record; healthcare experience is preferred. This full-time, hourly day-shift role emphasizes safety, patient rights, and teamwork within a post-acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Healthcare or geriatrics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, transport, and unload patients to appointments and outings.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients when needed.
• Use reasoning and good judgment in daily operations.
• Communicate effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Adhere to policies on safety, rights, and sanitation.

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Shift: Days

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’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
• 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