Transportation Staff

Las Estancias by Pure Health; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Estancias by Pure Health seeks an ALF Transportation Driver responsible for transporting residents to events, programs and appointments in a courteous, timely manner. Front desk responsibilities are included between trips.

The role requires high school diploma, valid driver's license, and the ability to assist with clerical tasks in a post-acute environment with HIPAA compliance. Weekend and holiday shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid State Driver’s License is required.
• Experience in transportation or caregiving is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and timely transportation of residents to events, programs, shopping and appointments.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance and perform pre/post trip inspections.
• Greet and direct residents, visitors and vendors.
• Assist with clerical tasks and front desk duties when scheduled.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Problem solving

Calm demeanor

Initiative

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

ALF Transportation Driver will be responsible for transporting residents in a courteous and timely manner to and from events, programs, shopping and appointments. This role will have ALF front desk responsibilities in-between scheduled appointments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide safe and timely transportation of residents to various locations
• Coordinate necessary vehicle maintenance. Vehicle related responsibilities include but are not limited to: Performing pre and post trip inspections of assigned vehicle; maintaining cleanliness of vehicle
• Responsible of noting and possibly resolving resident complaints. Reports more complex issues and complaints to ALF Administrator for resolution
• Responsible for greeting and directing residents, visitors and vendors to the appropriate location
• Maintain visitor security procedures- ensure guests and residents sign in/out, as required
• Manage incoming and outgoing calls. Provide callers with company related information such as address, directions, fax number, website and other related information
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail process- including sorting and distribution of resident and company mail
• May be required to assist with clerical duties such as faxing, filing, etc.
• Uses appropriate resources to ensure immediate work area, ALF lobby and public restrooms are clean, organized and presentable, at all times
• Provides shopping and errands for residents and Facility, as requested

Competencies

• Demonstrates the ability to provide accurate and detailed information about routes and journey
• Competent at checking vehicle for problems and performing pre/post trip maintenance tasks
• Committed to efficiently helping passengers when loading/unloading assistive devices
• Demonstrates the ability to provide a secure environment for passengers while in transit

PureHealth Culture

PureHealth is a high performance environment propelled by collaboration through our Teams of Excellence (T.O.E.) Program. The expectation for each team member is to engage in our complex and dynamic organization by adding value and support to fellow team members.

Work Environment

This job operates in a post-acute setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the facility. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. Team member is expected to adhere to facility’s no-smoking policy.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 60 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours

This is a position in a post-acute setting that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Weekend and holiday shifts will be required

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

HIPPA

Team members are required to adhere to policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information. Team member are permitted to use and/or disclose only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks. Reports all suspected violation of company’s HIPAA policies or procedures to facility CEO.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate positively and effectively with internal and external customers at all levels of the organization
• Strong computer and Microsoft Application skills. Must have an ability to learn new systems
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse customer and team member population
• Must have positive communication skills and demonstrated adequate maturity and patience
• Proficient in the English language. Excellent communication (verbal and written), customer service and interpersonal skills
• Must have excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Must be able to successfully prioritize workload, demonstrate initiative, and analyze situations to make sound decisions
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor under pressure
• Must be observant, show initiative and take action on observed needs
• Must maintain first impression perfection at all times
• Self-directing with the ability to work with minimal direct supervision
• Flexibility in responding courteously to immediate needs of internal and external customers and callers; ability to establish priorities and maintain productivity despite numerous interruptions
• Ability to organize, efficiently document and routinely update information; ability to apply procedures to work problems and situations

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required License

• Valid State Driver’s License

Preferred Education/Experience

• Valid state CDL (Commercial Driver License)
• A minimum one (1) year experience in a courtesy driver, transportation or similar role
• Experience working with a matured population