Driver - Addiction/Recovery

Geisinger • Waverly, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing safe transportation and supportive assistance in accordance with the individual’s functional ability to patients and guests in a timely, competent manner and communicating important information relevant to overall care plan to the multidisciplinary team. Responsible for van and escorting passengers during transport to and from pick up to delivery site. Follows established schedules and make adjustments to meet unanticipated changes; determines the safest and most efficient pick-up and delivery routes while considering needs of participants and requirements of clinic and therapies; maintains narrative of route. Safely carry out one-person transfers of passengers to and from vehicles and inside vehicles. This includes ensuring all passengers wear safety belts, wheelchairs are locked into position and correct use of ramps for loading and unloading patients. Maintains and ensures Oxygen supply and use is provided to patients as directed by clinical staff during transport Follows regulatory processes to identify and report grievances and service requests with prompt reporting and appropriate escalation. Responsible for transporting medications, DME, and supplies for patient use with adherence to chain of custody for controlled substances and regulatory reporting. Responsible for administering first aid and CPR during transport, following emergency guidelines. Promptly reports patient or guest-related concerns noted in home or van. Documents according to program policy including accidents and incidents. Inspects vehicles and maintain them in a clean and safe condition. Maintains daily documentation of passenger logs, mileage, service records, etc. Offers support services to additional departments as needed, including transporting documents to post office, bank, etc. Provides support in the department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
• Ability to sit and drive a vehicle for an extended period of time

Nice To Haves

• Prior driving or transportation experience

Responsibilities

• Providing safe transportation and supportive assistance to patients and guests.
• Escorting passengers during transport.
• Following established schedules and making adjustments for changes.
• Determining safest and most efficient pick-up and delivery routes.
• Carrying out one-person transfers of passengers.
• Ensuring passengers wear safety belts, wheelchairs are locked, and ramps are used correctly.
• Maintaining and ensuring oxygen supply and use during transport.
• Identifying and reporting grievances and service requests.
• Transporting medications, DME, and supplies, adhering to chain of custody for controlled substances.
• Administering first aid and CPR during transport.
• Reporting patient or guest-related concerns.
• Documenting accidents and incidents.
• Inspecting and maintaining vehicles in clean and safe condition.
• Maintaining daily documentation of passenger logs, mileage, and service records.
• Offering support services to additional departments.
• Providing support in the department.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision benefits starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Company-paid long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contribution
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility assistance
• Parental leave pay
• Military leave pay
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care, free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

What This Job Offers

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