Driver - H

PACS • Arlington Heights, IL

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About The Position

The Driver safely transports residents to scheduled medical appointments, approved activities, and outings using facility-approved vehicles. The role includes assisting residents with getting into and out of vehicles, performing and demonstrating safe transfer techniques, and securing residents who use wheelchairs. The Driver maintains vehicle interiors and exteriors, monitors maintenance logs, and takes vehicles for scheduled maintenance. The position requires flexibility when appointments or activities run late and the ability to make complex decisions involving highly dependent residents. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• At least 25 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Familiarity with GPS and the local driving area.
• No traffic crimes in the last seven years, including specified offenses such as DUI, driving while suspended, reckless driving, or traffic felonies.
• No more than two moving violations in three years.
• No more than one accident in three years.
• Pass a drug screen and background check.
• Training and demonstrated competence in safe clinical transfer techniques.
• Ability to lift, transfer, and mobilize patient weights up to 70 pounds independently in confined areas inside a van.
• Ability to make complex decisions involving a highly dependent patient base.
• Ability to read, write, and understand job-related instructions and manuals.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and residents.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products.
• Successful completion of CNA training and maintenance of continuing education requirements to maintain certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with loading into and unloading from facility-approved vehicles.
• Safely transport residents to scheduled medical appointments, approved activities, and outings.
• Demonstrate safe transfer techniques for mobile patients entering and exiting vans and for transferring patients into and out of wheelchairs.
• Secure residents who use wheelchairs in van bays.
• Maintain facility vehicle interiors and exteriors to support safe, comfortable transport and a positive community image.
• Monitor vehicle maintenance logs and deliver vehicles for scheduled maintenance, such as oil changes and tire rotations.
• Remain flexible when resident appointments or activities run late.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED