Transportation Coordinator/Driver

Life Care Centers of America; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Salida, CO is seeking a Transportation Coordinator/Driver who loads, transports, and unloads patients for medical appointments and activity outings in compliance with laws and Life Care standards. The role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, and preferably prior health care or geriatrics experience.

The position offers hourly pay and a $5K sign-on bonus for full-time.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Experience in health care or geriatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, transport, and unload patients.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude.
• Assist in evacuation of patients.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Valid driver’s license (CDL may apply) with clean driving record

Prior experience in health care or geriatrics preferred

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Employment Status: Part-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Pay Rate Maximum: 24 Pay Rate Minimum: 18 Shift: Day

****$5K sign on Bonus for full-time****

Wage scale:$18- $24 an hour depending on experience

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