Van Driver full-time

Encompass Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health is looking for a full-time Van Driver to provide direct patient care by assisting with patient transfers and performing maintenance tasks related to the facility van. Candidates should have a valid driver's license, CPR certification, and preferably a high school diploma. This entry-level position requires reliability and flexibility in work hours, supporting a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Cultural diversity and inclusion support

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license appropriate for the heaviest class vehicle to be driven.
• CPR and First Aid Training required.
• Previous transportation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist and accompany patients transferred to and from the facility.
• Perform direct patient care activities.
• Assist in maintenance when van activities are complete.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Active listening

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Transportation van

General office equipment

Job description

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The Van Driver performs a variety of direct patient care activities including assisting and accompanying all patients transferred to and from the facility via the facility van, and assisting in maintenance when van activities are complete. This position provides direct patient care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Qualifications

License or Certification:

• Valid driver's license appropriate for the heaviest class vehicle to be driven
• CPR and First Aid Training

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Previous transportation experience required
• Must be 25 years of age

Machines, Equipment Used

• General office equipment such as computer/laptop, telephone, copy/fax machine, calculator, scanner, etc.
• Transportation van and associated minor repair equipment

Physical Requirements

• Visual acuity, speech recognition, speech clarity
• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds, including medical supplies and equipment, and the transferring and repositioning of patients

Skills and Abilities

• Oral and written communication, active listening
• Information ordering, deductive reasoning, social perceptiveness, time management, critical thinking
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner
• Ability to work independently without continuous supervision

Environmental Conditions

• Indoor, temperature-controlled, smoke-free environment, occasional outdoor exposure
• Exposure to blood and body fluids may be required
• Handicapped accessible
• May work under stressful circumstances at times

Proficiency or Productivity Standards

• Reliable and punctual attendance
• Adherence to dress code and standards of conduct
• Maintaining current licensure and certifications
• Availability to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays as needed
• Work during disaster situations as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Information

• This position supports cultural diversity and promotes an inclusive work environment.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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