Wheelchair Van Driver

Lifecare Medical Services Inc; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifecare Medical Services Inc is seeking wheelchair van drivers to provide safe, reliable patient transportation in the Akron, OH area. The role supports patients traveling to doctor’s appointments, physical therapy, and other medical treatments. A current state driver’s license is required, with on-going compliance to company safety standards.

Positions include full-time and part-time hours. Drivers will handle patient transfers, maintain logs, and participate in safety and equipment checks

Qualifications

• Provide safe and efficient transport of patients as described.
• Operate ambulette in accordance with procedures and safety rules.
• Current and valid state driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient transport of patients in the ambulette as scheduled by dispatch.
• Assist patients to and from ambulette and transfer to receiving personnel.
• Operate ambulette following driving standards and safety practices.
• Record transportation logs and patient documentation as required.
• Maintain ambulette through regular checks and report maintenance needs.
• Comply with FCC regulations and company policy when using communications equipment.
• Order supplies and equipment as needed from purchasing.
• Perform general safety checks (fluids, tires, fuel) and keep vehicle clean.
• Provide basic life support (first aid/CPR) in emergencies.

Skills

Safe driving

Patient transport

First aid/CPR

Customer service

Job description

Looking for full and part time wheelchair van drivers. Are you personable? Enjoy driving? Looking for a rewarding career?

Job Summary:

Provide transportation services for patients traveling to doctor’s appointments, physical therapy, or other medical treatments.

Job Functions:

• Provide safe and efficient transport of patients in the ambulette as scheduled by dispatch. This includes but is not limited to assisting patients to and from ambulette; efficient transfer of patient to receiving personnel.
• Operate/drive ambulette in accordance with company’s driving standards, policies and procedures. Ensure safety of bus occupants by observing safe driving practices; seat belt application and general patient security.
• Record transportation logs; obtain patient documentation; complete all forms are required by policy.
• Conduct regular ambulette inventory and equipment testing to ensure proper operation. Report and document all needed repaires to proper maintenance department and management.
• Comply with all FCC regulations and company policy when utilizing electronic communications equipment.
• Order supplies and equipment as needed from purchasing.
• Perform general safety and proper operations check; includes but is not limited to: fluid checks, tire checks, horn check, fuel checks.
• Maintain ambulette; includes but is not limited to: washing & waxing exterior; cleaning interior; re-fueling, adding air to tires, checking oil.
• Provide basic life support—first aid or CPR in emergency situations to patients.
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings as scheduled.
• Current and valid state driver's license

An Equal Opportunity / Aff…
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.