Driver/Escort

Tohono O'odham Nursing Care Authority•Sells, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL PURPOSE: Under the direction of the Transportation Manager, drivers transport residents, pick up supplies, or run errands. Assist Elderly adult with daily living. Assist in providing the highest quality of transportation to meet the needs of Resident’s appointments and outings for the well-being of each resident. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: In addition to performing Essential Functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of supportive functions based upon the requirements of the organization. Transports residents to and from appointments and activities. Assists residents in entering and leaving the vehicle, loads and unloads packages. Performs miscellaneous errands such as carrying mail, obtaining supplies and picking up medication(s). Maintains a log or schedule of activities as required. Adheres to all applicable traffic laws. Inspects vehicles before driving to include gas, oil, water, brake, and transmission levels, to ensure safety of operation. Performs Routine safety checks on all vehicles to include operable brake lights, turn signals, tire pressure, first aid kit and emergency road kit. Checks the condition of all operating parts of the vehicle, to include tires, lights, brakes, windshield wipers, etc.; arranges for repairs as needed. Maintains accurate documentation related to mileage, consumption of gas, oil, and other service-related products. Preparing vehicle reports are required. Participates in in-service training as required. Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results are required. Assist with transporting residents on a regular basis. Represent Archie Hendricks Facility at Health Fairs and other public relations events as requested. Assist with other duties as needed. Attend CPR Training All staff is required to always follow all safety regulations and precautions. Staff must ensure that their department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that all necessary equipment and supplies are maintained. Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to immediate supervisor/manager. Report all accidents/incidents to immediate supervisor/manager within 24hrs. All staff must wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and or blood/body fluids or when doing Hazardous work i.e., working with chemicals, electrical or day to day maintenance repairs. All Staff are required to participate in the O’odham Centered Care - Managers/Supervisors will help staff in participating in O’odham Centered Care. Recognize your role as part of the QAPI efforts of your organization. Attend trainings to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work. Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned. Follow established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts. Look for and share with leadership ideas for improvement in the organization. Communicate to leadership upon witnessing a positive outcome of a QAPI project or detecting barriers preventing project success. Support QAPI efforts both verbally and non-verbally (i.e., via actions and attitude), including adjusting performance and practice in accordance with QAPI initiatives and findings.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
A valid Arizona driver’s license with a minimum of three years clean driving record is required.
Must pass a drug test.
Must obtain Certification and License as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the State of Arizona within six months.

Nice To Haves

The ability to understand and speak fluently Tohono O’odham is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Transports residents to and from appointments and activities.
Assists residents in entering and leaving the vehicle, loads and unloads packages.
Performs miscellaneous errands such as carrying mail, obtaining supplies and picking up medication(s).
Maintains a log or schedule of activities as required.
Adheres to all applicable traffic laws.
Inspects vehicles before driving to include gas, oil, water, brake, and transmission levels, to ensure safety of operation.
Performs Routine safety checks on all vehicles to include operable brake lights, turn signals, tire pressure, first aid kit and emergency road kit.
Checks the condition of all operating parts of the vehicle, to include tires, lights, brakes, windshield wipers, etc.; arranges for repairs as needed.
Maintains accurate documentation related to mileage, consumption of gas, oil, and other service-related products.
Preparing vehicle reports are required.
Participates in in-service training as required.
Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results are required.
Assist with transporting residents on a regular basis.
Represent Archie Hendricks Facility at Health Fairs and other public relations events as requested.
Assist with other duties as needed.
Attend CPR Training
All staff is required to always follow all safety regulations and precautions.
Staff must ensure that their department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that all necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.
Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to immediate supervisor/manager.
Report all accidents/incidents to immediate supervisor/manager within 24hrs.
All staff must wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and or blood/body fluids or when doing Hazardous work i.e., working with chemicals, electrical or day to day maintenance repairs.
All Staff are required to participate in the O’odham Centered Care - Managers/Supervisors will help staff in participating in O’odham Centered Care.
Recognize your role as part of the QAPI efforts of your organization.
Attend trainings to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work.
Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned.
Follow established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts.
Look for and share with leadership ideas for improvement in the organization.
Communicate to leadership upon witnessing a positive outcome of a QAPI project or detecting barriers preventing project success.
Support QAPI efforts both verbally and non-verbally (i.e., via actions and attitude), including adjusting performance and practice in accordance with QAPI initiatives and findings.