Transportation Driver

Arcadia Care; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadia Care in Illinois seeks a Transportation Driver to safely transport patients to hospitals, medical offices, dialysis centers and private residences, delivering courteous service and assisting residents with boarding, seating, wheelchairs and packages.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, an active Illinois driver’s license (Class C with passenger endorsement for larger crews or Class E for smaller), DOT physical, and strong written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Active Illinois Driver’s License required.
• Class C license with passenger endorsement for vehicles which transport 15 or more passengers.
• Class E license for vehicles that transport 14 or fewer passengers.
• No driver under the age of 25 or over the age of 74 as outlined in the insurance requirements.
• DOT compliant physical. Annual physician’s statement for drivers 71–74 who drive vehicles transporting 15+ passengers.
• Experience as a bus or van driver preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Writing and computer skills required for reports and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Provides a high level of customer service while transporting residents to and from activities, appointments and other outings.
• Provides assistance to residents including boarding and leaving the bus, seat belts, securing wheelchairs and walkers, groceries and packages.
• Is responsible for the safety of residents at all times; monitors resident safety on the bus and at buildings.
• Responsible for general upkeep of the vehicle including fueling, preventive maintenance, and delivering the vehicle to service facilities.
• Completes daily vehicle pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintains vehicle cleanliness; completes required paperwork.
• Follows safety procedures and infection control; reports hazards, defective equipment, and accidents to the supervisor.
• Communicates with facility regarding schedule progress and to receive instructions; operates GPS/Two-Way Radio/Cell Phone to navigate.
• Maintains accurate activity and vehicle report logs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Scheduling

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS navigation

Two-Way Radio

Cell phone

Job description

SUMMARY: The Transportation Driver will provide the transportation of patients to and from hospitals, medical offices, dialysis centers and private residences in a safe, secure and professional manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides a high level of customer service while transporting residents to and from activities, appointments and other outings.
• Provides assistance to residents including but not limited to:

1. Boarding and leaving the bus,
2. Assistance with seat belts,
3. Securing wheelchairs and walkers,
4. Assistance with groceries and packages.

• Is responsible for the safety of residents at all times. Monitors resident safety on the bus, while boarding and departing the vehicle as well as the entrance and exit of buildings.
• Responsible for general upkeep of the vehicle including:

1. Fueling vehicle.
2. Conducting preventative maintenance on vehicle to include oil level, tire pressure.
3. Delivering vehicle to authorized service facility.

• Maintains vehicle according to the requirements of the facility, including completing all required paperwork.
• Complete daily vehicle pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Follows all safety procedures and protocol as dictated by local policy, federal and state regulations and standard practice. Reports all hazardous conditions, defective equipment and accidents or incidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Follows infection control procedures, including proper hand washing, wearing protective clothing and equipment when required.
• Effective communicate with facility regarding schedule progress and to receive additional instructions.
• Understand how to operate GPS, Two-Way Radio and/or Cell Phone to navigate effectively.
• Maintain accurate activity and vehicle report logs.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Active Illinois Driver’s License required.
• Diver’s License requirements are determined by the size of the vehicle:

1. Class C license with a passenger endorsement for vehicles which transport 15 or more passengers.
2. Class E license for vehicles that transport 14 or fewer passengers.

• No driver under the age of twenty-five (25) or over the age of seventy-four (74) as outlined in the insurance requirements.
• DOT compliant physical. Annual physician’s statement for drivers between the ages of seventy-one (71) to seventy-four (74) who drive vehicles which transport 15 or more passengers.
• Experience as a bus or van driver preferred
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents. Writing and computer skills are required for completing reports and scheduling.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 40 lbs to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• Must be able to push/pull up to 275 pounds to a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee is in and out of a vehicle daily and exposed to outdoor weather conditions that vary.
• The employee is sometimes subject to emotionally upset residents or family members.