Wheelchair Van Driver Akron, OH

Lifecare Medical Services Inc; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifecare Medical Services Inc in Akron seeks wheelchair van drivers for full-time and part-time roles. You will transport patients to medical appointments and treatments in ambulettes, ensuring safety and comfort and adhering to company policies.

The role requires operating ambulettes safely, keeping logs, maintaining the vehicle, and providing basic life support when needed. A valid state license is required and attendance at staff meetings is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have a current and valid state driver’s license.
• Must provide safe and efficient transport of patients as scheduled.
• Ability to perform basic life support or CPR in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient transport of patients in the ambulette as scheduled by dispatch.
• Operate/drive ambulette following driving standards and safety practices.
• Record transportation logs and collect patient documentation as required.
• Maintain ambulette and report needed repairs to maintenance.
• 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, horn, fuel).
• Clean and maintain ambulette interior and exterior; refuel as needed.
• Provide basic life support—first aid or CPR in emergencies.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings; hold a current state driver’s license.

Skills

Valid state driver's license

CPR / Basic Life Support

Patient transport

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