Transportation/Staffing coordinator

PACS Group; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group in New York is seeking a dedicated driver/transport aide to assist residents with loading and unloading, and to transport them to medical appointments and other approved activities. You will help keep vehicles safe and clean, monitor maintenance logs, and support resident mobility in a compassionate, community-minded team.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, CNA training, a valid driver's license, and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: high school diploma or GED plus CNA training.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and documents.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with loading and unloading from facility vehicles.
• Transport residents to medical appointments and approved activities.
• Maintain interior and exterior of vehicles for safety and comfort.
• Monitor vehicle maintenance logs and schedule routine service.
• Be flexible with work time and change shifts as needed.
• Assist with securing wheelchairs and lifting up to 75 pounds.

Skills

Safe driving

GPS awareness

Reading and writing

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA training

Tools

MS 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

• 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.