Driver /Tech- Recreational Therapy

Shepherd Center•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Shepherd Center is a world-class rehabilitation facility with five decades of experience, specializing in complex conditions like spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, amputations, stroke, MS, and pain. Recognized by U.S. News as a top hospital for rehabilitation and as a Model System for SCI and TBI, Shepherd Center is unique in having an on-site ICU to care for the most complex patients and expedite the rehabilitation process. The center treats thousands of patients annually, focusing on expertise, compassion, and helping patients begin again. Shepherd Center fosters a culture of hope, humor, and hard work, offering career growth, strong relationships, leadership support, and engaging activities that lead to long-term staff retention. A GA Driver's license with an insurable driving history is required. The Driver/Recreation Therapy Tech plays a crucial role in providing safe transportation and patient care during community outings, as well as supporting Recreation Therapy staff with in-house duties. This role is vital in helping patients reintegrate into the community post-injury by facilitating the carry-over of therapy and personal goals, both in-center and externally, to prepare them for discharge.

Requirements

High School Diploma
BLS within ninety (90) days of start date
Valid Georgia Driver’s License with clean driving record
Experience driving large vehicles preferred
Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred
Experience in a hospital setting
Knowledge of vehicle maintenance
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Must be able to work without direct supervision
Strong organizational, customer service, and teamwork skills
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Lead safe patient loading/unloading, safety restraint/wheelchair securement, and transportation of patients in Shepherd Center vehicles.
Assist clinical staff with patient care in the community, including bladder care, feeding, transfers, personal hygiene, mobility, and self-advocacy.
Assist clinical staff with patient goal carry-over in-center by independently implementing leisure skill sessions as directed by referring clinician.
Provide assistance and carry out assigned duties during the planning and implementation of special events and programming, including mailings, purchasing supplies, assembling resource packets, making phone calls, and working on event days.
Maintain contacts with community-based resources and communicate with staff regarding accessibility for community reintegration outings.
Clean and assist with basic upkeep of designated Shepherd Center vehicles, including vans, buses, watercraft, and trailers.
Assist clinical staff with administrative duties such as resource/equipment/supply gathering in preparation for patient sessions/groups.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the program.