Transportation Driver

Recover-Care Healthcare; Marysville (KS); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Recover-Care Healthcare in Kansas seeks a dedicated transport specialist to safely move patients, residents, members and staff between the service location and pre-approved destinations.

You will assist with boarding and disembarking, monitor seat belt use, maintain route and mileage logs, report vehicle issues, and coordinate routine vehicle maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must have CNA certification and CPR certification.
• TST verification required by state law and company policy.
• Annual Wheelchair Lift Safety Training.
• Commercial driver’s license (if required).
• Current driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, residents, members, and/or employees safely between sites.
• Assist boarding and disembarking vehicles.
• Ascertain safe arrival at destinations.
• Maintain route and mileage logs.
• Monitor vehicle safety conditions (fuel and fluids).
• Report vehicle problems or maintenance needs promptly.
• Ensure passengers follow safety procedures (seat belts).
• Schedule and coordinate routine vehicle maintenance and appointments.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Driving record

Communication (oral & written)

Compassionate care

Public interactions

Education

CNA

CPR Certification

TST Verification

Wheelchair Lift Safety Training

CDL (if required)

Current driver’s license

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Safely transport patients, residents, members, and/or employees to and from the service location during approved activities during approved activities to pre-determined destinations.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Operates the service location’s vehicles in a safe manner when transporting patients, residents, members, and/or employees;
• Assists patients, residents, members and/or employees when boarding and disembarking the vehicles;
• Ascertains safe arrival to the destination;
• Maintains route and mileage logs in accordance with Company policy;
• Monitors routine vehicle safety conditions including fuel and vital fluid levels in accordance with Company policy;
• Reports any vehicle problems or maintenance needs to the Administrator immediately;
• Makes certain that all vehicle passengers follow safety procedures, including fastening seat belts, prior to moving the van;
• Interacts in a positive manner with patients, residents, members and families as a representative of the service location;
• Scheduled vehicles for routine maintenance as needed
• Scheduling and moving appointments
• Performs other duties as requested.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Current driver’s license in good standing.
• Commercial driver’s license (if required).
• This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak and understand the spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at the work site when responding to their medical and physical needs.
• Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with Company policy. TSTs will be administered at the work site if required.
• Annual Wheelchair Lift Safety Training Class
• CPR Certified
• CNA REQUIRED

JOB SKILLS:

• Excellent driving record and be safety conscious.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Compassionate individual capable of rendering physical assistance, as needed.
• Ability to positively interact with personnel, patients, residents, members, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.