Transportation Driver

Consolata Rehab & Wellness; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Consolata Rehab & Wellness seeks a dependable CNA transportation team member to provide safe, timely transport and assist with resident mobility. The role requires maintaining vehicle safety and routine PMs, and collaborating with staff to ensure quality service.

Applicants must have a High School diploma or GED and a valid driver's license; CPR preferred and CNA certification is required. Prior experience with older adults or physically challenged populations is favored.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years unencumbered driving record preferred, especially with older adults or physically challenged individuals.
• Must have a CNA certificate.

Responsibilities

• Transports and delivers services per assigned schedules and routes.
• Assists passengers on/off vehicle and helps load/unload items.
• Responds to inquiries and refers unresolved matters to supervisor.
• Performs pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Maintains a neat, clean, and safe vehicle.
• Performs routine maintenance according to PM schedule and safety regulations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA program certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Must Also be a CNA

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for providing safe, timely and reliable transportation, delivery of services and conducting routine vehicle maintenance.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs daily transportation and delivery services according to assigned schedules and routes as dispatched.
• Assists passengers on and off the vehicle and aids in loading and unloading bundles, packages and passenger belongings.
• Responds to Resident/Participant inquiries, requests and complaints within scope of authority and refer unresolved matters to supervisor.
• Performs pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Monitors condition of equipment and reports malfunctions to supervisor.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance and repairs according to PM schedule and safety regulations.
• Maintains a neat, clean and safe vehicle.
• Other duties as assigned.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• N/A

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Minimum of two years unencumbered driving record required, preferably with an older adult, physically challenged population.

must have a certificate in the CNA program.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must have a current, unrestricted driver’s license in the state which employed.
• Must have an unrestricted class “C” driver's license if company vehicles are in “C” class.
• CPR Certification preferred for AL; required for LTC upon hire, or within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certified. Pereferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must possess strong collaborative, interpersonal, organizational, multi-tasking, verbal and written communication skills, and a desire to create a high-performance, effective team that can produce consistent, demonstrated results.
• Must demonstrate on an ongoing basis the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and facility leadership.
• Competencies needed for this position include strong interpersonal relationship skills, detail oriented, work in collaboration with others, demonstrate a high degree of integrity and personal commitment, possess strong analytical skills, be able to work independently and manage multiple deliverables at the same time.
• Ability to function in a matrix environment and demonstrate a passion to succeed be self- motivated, dependable, committed, and a willingness to see a project through to its conclusion.
• Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

50 LBS

• Ability to access all areas of the facility throughout the work day.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently and 7 pounds constantly.
• Required to obtain assistance of another qualified employee when attempting to lift or transfer objects over 25 pounds.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds above the head.
• Frequently required to push and pull items, such as wheelchairs, requiring a force of up to 75 pounds.
• Requires constant hand grasp and finger dexterity; frequent standing, walking, pushing and repetitive leg and arm movements, occasional bending, reaching forward and overhead, crouching and kneeling.
• Occasionally required to sit in a stationary position.
• Tolerate standing and walking for up to 8 hours at a time on hard and soft surfaces.
• Frequently able to communicate verbally and in written form.
• Frequently able to detect and discern both loud and soft sounds such as voices and phone calls.
• Frequently able to use all types of vision, such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, to complete daily tasks.
• Constantly required to detect unusual odors that could indicate environmental issues.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position is Category II of Potential Exposure, which includes tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but may require performing unplanned Category I tasks (expected exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues). OSHA Blood borne Pathogen Standard 1910.1030(c)(2)(i) more specifically defines Category II Potential Exposure as: Normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues but exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment.

CATEGORY II

• Use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be readily available to employees engaging in Category II tasks.
• Work is generally performed in an indoor, well-lighted, well-ventilated, heated and air- conditioned environment.
• Subject to frequent interruptions by staff, residents, visitors, and volunteers.
• Subject occasionally to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, staff, and visitors.

BEHAVIORAL APTITUDE

• Possess a personal presence characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of.
• Possesses a willingness to learn and apply principles and values in the discernment and decision making process for all matters.
• Creates and maintains a partnership between employees, the community, and those we serve that fosters an environment honoring individual preferences, choices and traditions.