Transportation Driver

Midwest Health; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Transportation Driver to ensure safe and courteous transportation for residents to their appointments and activities. This role involves adhering to safety protocols, assisting residents, and maintaining vehicle cleanliness. The ideal candidate will possess a CNA license and have a strong commitment to providing dignified service. Join a compassionate team that values respect and confidentiality while making a positive impact in the community. If you are flexible, reliable, and passionate about helping others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a CNA license in good standing with the State.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transportation for residents to appointments and activities.
• Assist residents in wheelchairs and ensure safety during transport.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Time management

Communication

Emergency evacuation assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Motor vehicle operation

Job description

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Transportation Driver

Avenue 81

Overland Park, KS

Job Summary

The Transportation Driver provides resident’s transportation to and from appointments and/or activities in a safe and courteous manner at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Comply with the Community’s personnel, safety and corporate policies and procedures.
2. Comply with the nursing department’s policies and procedures.
3. Report witnessed allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Executive Director.
4. Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with dignity and respect.
5. Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.
6. Report to work on time and as scheduled.
7. Secure passengers’ wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize during transport.
8. Assist residents in wheelchairs. Assist disabled passengers into and out of vehicle.
9. Time management, creating routes that will accommodate appointments and activities.
10. Communicate with Executive Director and Nursing Department upon disruption of service.
11. Cleans and services vehicle with fuel.
12. Report all vehicle repairs and any unsafe or hazardous concerns immediately to the Executive Director.
13. Per Executive Director, assisting with CNA or Maintenance duties is expected between appointments/activities.
14. Be flexible and available for special occasions, holidays and weekends.
15. Must be ‘on-call’ during scheduled days, if unable to be on-call, a replacement is required.

Job Requirements:

1. Must have a CNA license that is in good standings with the State.
2. High school diploma or GED required.
3. Must have basic computer skills.
4. If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, must successfully complete the requirements contained in Community’s Motor Vehicles policy.
5. Must be 21 years of age to drive company vehicles.
6. Must be over the age of 25 and under the age of 70 to operate a 15-passenger vehicle.
7. Must have a current CDL to operate a 16+ passenger vehicle.
8. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
9. Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
10. Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
11. Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without reasonable accommodation.
12. Must be able to meet the general health requirements set forth by State regulations and Company policy which may include medical and physical examinations.
13. Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such a weight a minimum distance of 4 feet.