Transportation Specialist

PACS Group; South Carolina; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group seeks a dedicated driver/transport aide to assist residents with loading and unloading from facility vehicles and to transport them to medical appointments and activities. The role requires CNA training, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

You will maintain vehicle logs and adapt to flexible scheduling while ensuring safe patient handling. The ideal candidate must pass a drug screen and background check, have GPS/local area knowledge, and possess strong

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 25 years old.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Familiar with GPS and local driving area.
• No traffic crimes in past 7 years; drug screen and background check.
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds; assist mobility of residents.
• CNA training and CE to maintain certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents loading and unloading from facility vehicles.
• Transport residents to medical appointments and activities.
• Maintain and monitor vehicle cleanliness and maintenance logs.
• Deliver vehicles for scheduled maintenance (oil changes, etc.).
• Flexible with work times and able to adapt to changes.
• Make complex decisions for highly dependent residents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GPS navigation

Driver license

Patient handling

Safety awareness

Basic math

Reading comprehension

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assists residents with loading and unloading from facility approved vehicles. Ensures the safe transportation of residents to scheduled medical appointments or other approved activities, resident outings, etc. Maintains the interior and exterior of facility vehicles to promote safe and comfortable transport for the residents and project a positive image in the community. Monitors vehicle maintenance logs and delivers vehicle for regularly scheduled maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, etc. All other duties as assigned Must be flexible with work time (in the event a resident appointment or activity runs late Must have training and be able to return demonstrate safe clinical based transfer techniques for: Ingress Egress of Mobile Patients with Van Transfer of patients into and out of Wheelchair Properly securing WC bound residents into bays in Vans Must be able to lift transfer and mobilize patient weights of up to 70 pounds by self in confined areas inside Van. Must be able to make complex decisions involving highly dependent patient base.

Supervisory Requirements

This position has no supervisor responsibilities

Qualification

Education and/or Experience Minimum of a High School Diploma or a GED Minimum - 25 years old Must have a valid DL Must be familiar with GPS and local driving area. No Traffic Crimes in the last 7 years. DUI, DWS, Reckless Driving, No Traffic Felonies Multiple DUI, or DWS, Leaving Scene with Injuries, Assault with Vehicle Not more than 2 moving violations in 3 years Not more than one accident in 3 years Pass a drug screen and background check Language Skills Ability to read, write and understand job related instructions and manuals Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and residents. Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the Microsoft Suite products. Must have successfully completed CNA training and maintain all CE to maintain certification.

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. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and talk, read or hear.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.