Driver - Per Diem

Valley Health•Berkeley Springs, WV

48d

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the WAR Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility (ECF), the Driver will be responsible for maintaining the safety and security of the ECF Resident while transporting them to and from medical appointments at various hours and days of the week. The Driver will complete all other duties assigned such as mapping daily routes as medical appointments occur, communicating with DON/Designee by telephone any appointment changes/transportation delays and problem-solving any transportation issues. The Driver will also be responsible for making sure that the van is cleaned and in working order after each use, as well as coordinating all regular scheduled maintenance. The Driver will support patient needs, escort patients who are fall risks, act as a member of the interdisciplinary team- communicating information, integrate appropriately with DON/Designee as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification by AHA Healthcare Provider is required within six months of hire.
Must satisfy the requirements for and maintain a valid driver's license, a DOT-equivalent medical examiner's certificate, as well as submit to periodic drug screenings as defined by applicable federal, state, and VH policies and regulations.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are required.
Ability to build rapport with residents and a positive attitude are required.
Commitment to treat patients with dignity and respect is required.
Must be capable of working independently, presents a positive image by professional appearance, attitude, personality, customer service and body language.

Responsibilities

Maintaining the safety and security of the ECF Resident while transporting them to and from medical appointments at various hours and days of the week.
Mapping daily routes as medical appointments occur
Communicating with DON/Designee by telephone any appointment changes/transportation delays
Problem-solving any transportation issues.
Making sure that the van is cleaned and in working order after each use
Coordinating all regular scheduled maintenance.
Support patient needs
Escort patients who are fall risks
Act as a member of the interdisciplinary team- communicating information
Integrate appropriately with DON/Designee as needed.

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
Dental and vision insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Retirement Savings Match
A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.
To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.