Driver, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health•Grand Island, NE

12d•$15 - $23

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Salary Range: $15.00 - $23.00 Union Position: No Department Details Summary Combines motor vehicle handling ability, communication skills and patient/resident handling. Job Description Patient/resident sensitivity and confidentiality are a must, and are practiced at all times. Combine communication skills and patient/resident handling. On a continuum the driver must develop an understanding of the patient's/resident's physical and emotional status. Works with all ages of patients/residents. Transports safely and as scheduled. Assures that all support equipment are well maintained and in good operating condition. Sets up equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and internal policy. Maintains appropriate records per Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements and internal required reports. Aware and communicates scheduling conflicts as needed or predicted.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Must be 21 years of age or older and have excellent customer service skills.
Driver history must comply with Sanford driver qualification standards for insurability.
The employee must have a current valid driver’s license, and must meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category II drivers.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
If not certified at time of hire, must be certified within six months.
Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

Combines motor vehicle handling ability, communication skills and patient/resident handling.
Patient/resident sensitivity and confidentiality are a must, and are practiced at all times.
Combine communication skills and patient/resident handling.
On a continuum the driver must develop an understanding of the patient's/resident's physical and emotional status.
Works with all ages of patients/residents.
Transports safely and as scheduled.
Assures that all support equipment are well maintained and in good operating condition.
Sets up equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and internal policy.
Maintains appropriate records per Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements and internal required reports.
Aware and communicates scheduling conflicts as needed or predicted.