Driver-H

PACS

6d

About The Position

The Driver safely transports residents to scheduled medical appointments, approved activities, and outings. The role assists residents with getting into and out of facility-approved vehicles, including wheelchair transfers and securing wheelchair-bound residents in van bays. 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, safe clinical transfer training, and the ability to make complex decisions involving highly dependent residents. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Duties may be assigned or changed by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 25 years old.
• Valid driver's license.
• Familiarity with GPS and the local driving area.
• No traffic crimes in the last seven years, including the listed serious offenses.
• No more than two moving violations in three years.
• No more than one accident in three years.
• Pass a drug screen and background check.
• Ability to read, write, and understand job-related instructions and manuals.
• Ability to communicate information 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 to maintain certification.
• Training and demonstrated competency 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 occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Flexibility to work beyond scheduled times when a resident appointment or activity runs late.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with loading into and unloading from facility-approved vehicles.
• Safely transport residents to scheduled medical appointments, approved activities, and outings.
• Maintain the interior and exterior of facility vehicles to support safe, comfortable transport and project a positive image in the community.
• Monitor vehicle maintenance logs and deliver vehicles for regularly scheduled maintenance, such as oil changes and tire rotations.
• Demonstrate safe transfer techniques for mobile patients entering and exiting vans and for transferring patients into and out of wheelchairs.
• Secure wheelchair-bound residents properly in van bays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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