Transportation Driver (Part-time)

Family Health West Employment Opportunities; Fruita (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Family Health West in Fruita, CO seeks a part-time Transportation Assistant to safely transport patients and residents to appointments. The role requires a Colorado driver’s license and is anchored by a Thursday and Friday, 7:30 am–4:00 pm schedule with 16 hours per week. CNA license is preferred but not required, and one year of related experience is preferred.

You will join a team focused on reliable service, safety, and quality patient care, with access to full benefits for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Licenses: Current Colorado Driver’s License required.
• CNA license preferred; not required.
• Experience: One-year related experience and/or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day.
• Transport patients and residents to medical appointments, services and special trips as scheduled through the Transportation Department. Be attentive to the daily driver schedule.
• Assist with loading and unloading passengers.
• Maintain a safe, healthy and orderly work environment to ensure dispatch equipment is in good, clean working condition.
• Follow proper communication procedures to ensure driver, resident and/or passenger safety.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Colorado Driver’s License

CNA license preferred; not required

Proof of current personal automobile insurance

Job description

FHW Support Serv Bld
Fruita, CO 81521, USA

Description

You belong here! At Family Health West, you’re more than an employee, you’re family.

When you enter our facility, you know it’s Family Health West because, well, the color speaks for itself. You’ll be part of a team that strives to bring color to care in a vibrant environment by creating fun, effective treatment programs helping to empower and inspire our patients while providing the tools and care they need to achieve their wellness goals.

When we say you’ll do what you love, we mean it! Welcomed by open arms and warm smiles, you’ll join a team that encourages professional growth. We are sure to put on our listening ears when you share new ideas and approaches to care because that’s what got us to the top! You’ll wear your badge proudly, knowing that you contribute each day, to providing care that is unmatched, in western Colorado.

About Family Health West

Our roots go deep -- founded by the community in 1946, it’s no wonder our hospital feels like coming home. We were built from the ground up with the hands of our own community, a labor of dedication and hope by our people, for our people, for the future.

At Family Health West we go beyond what corporate hospitals deliver, we’ve created a culture of prosperity where warmth, passion, and care flourishes. As we focus on continually improving outcomes for patients, our network of healthcare providers includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, one of the largest rehab providers in western Colorado, outpatient surgical services, specialty clinics, emergency services, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities.

Nestled at the base of the Colorado National Monument, Family Health West has an outdoor paradise at your back door. The community culture is fitting for outdoor lovers, bikers, hikers, or those just simply soaking in the panoramic views.

ESSENTAIL FUNCTIONS:

• Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day.
• Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.
• Transport patients and residents to medical appointments, services and special trips as scheduled through the Transportation Department. Be attentive to the daily driver schedule.
• Assist with loading and unloading passengers.
• Assist in coordinating patient transport activities and services with other departments as requested.
• Function as a liaison between the Transportation Department and other departments.
• Interact as necessary with nursing and other support departments to ensure the quality and timely delivery of service to patients/residents, physicians, visitors and staff.
• Ensure the proper operation of transportation related software programs and systems.
• Maintain a safe, healthy and orderly work environment to ensure dispatch equipment is in good, clean working condition.
• Recommend and participate in the solutions of on-going problems or trends regarding patient/resident transport.
• Develop and promote positive effective customer service relations with patients/residents, family members, visitors and staff.
• Keep the Transportation Manager and/or Fleet Supervisor informed of activities, needs and/or concerns.
• Participate with assigned transportation staff with on-call coverage as needed.
• Assist with after-hours non-emergency transportation services as requested.
• Follow proper communication procedures to ensure driver, resident and/or passenger safety.
• Maintain all the necessary driver, insurance and CDL license requirements as directed by Family Health West.
• Complete all necessary pre/post trip vehicle safety inspections.
• Assist with routine interior and exterior cleaning/washing of all Family Health West owned vehicles.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Licenses: Current Colorado Driver’s License required.
CNA license preferred; not required.
Certifications: Proof of current personal automobile insurance.
Experience: One-year related experience and/or training preferred.

WAGE STARTS AT $18.00 per hour and goes up based on experience
Schedule: Thursday & Friday (7:30 am - 4:00 pm) 16 hours per week
Call required with a rotation of every 4 weeks
On-call for Holidays & weekends as needed

FHW offers a full benefits package including:

• FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule
• FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES WORKING AT LEAST 30 HOURS A WEEK
• Medical Plan Options:
• I. PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible
• II. High Deductible Health Plan with the option for a Health Savings Account.
• III. Telemedicine includes in both plan options.
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option.
• Critical Illness and Accident Plans
• Cafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/ Flex Savings
• A host of other options to include: Pet Insurance, Identity Protection, Travel protection,

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Required

Please list work experience.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

Preferred

License - CNA

License - CDL

Driver Fit Duty Med Cert

Equal Opportunity Employer
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