Van Driver (Pool)

Encompass Health Corporation; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Van Driver who will assist patients in transportation to and from the facility. Responsibilities include delivering direct patient care while ensuring safety during transfers. Candidates should hold a valid driver's license and have prior experience in transportation, with strong communication skills valued. This role requires commitment to diverse patient care across all age groups, supporting an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license appropriate for class of vehicle.
• CPR and First Aid Training required.
• Previous transportation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist and accompany patients using the facility van.
• Maintain the van and perform minor repairs.
• Provide direct patient care across various age groups.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Active listening

Deductive reasoning

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Transportation van

General office equipment

Job description

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

Job Code: 100229

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. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing,

and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.

Skills and Abilities:

- Oral communication, 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 or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.

- Handicapped accessible.

- May work under stressful circumstances at times.

Proficiency or Productivity Standards:

- Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality.

- Adheres to dress code including wearing ID badge.

- Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct.

- Maintains current licensure and/or certifications.

- May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed.

- May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.

- Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster.

- May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.

- May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

- This position will support cultural diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is

respectful and accepting of diversity.