DSP/ Hospital Tripper/ Driver

Merakey • Robinson Township, PA

71d • $17

About The Position

At Merakey, we are seeking a DSP/ Hospital Tripper/ Driver to join our team in our Crafton, PA locations. This position involves interacting professionally with medical staff, clients, and external facilities, while safely operating a variety of motor vehicles, including vans and buses. The role requires understanding and following the facility’s vehicle maintenance and operation policies, including the completion of daily logs. The driver must navigate streets, highways, and locations of single-family homes effectively, demonstrating knowledge of departmental and facility policies and procedures. Additionally, the position involves understanding personal hygiene and daily living activities as they apply to individuals with developmental disabilities, completing all required documentation accurately, and maintaining positive working relationships with residents and staff. The driver must also maintain a supportive attitude toward residents with developmental and physical disabilities, accurately recording and reporting behavioral observations, and communicating effectively using strong verbal and written skills. Physical demands include lifting, transferring, and carrying residents, typically exceeding 50 pounds, using proper techniques.

Requirements

• Previous experience operating a variety of vehicles
• Valid driver's license required
• Related work experience preferred
• High school diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Interact professionally with medical staff, clients, and external facilities.
• Safely and skillfully operate a variety of motor vehicles, including vans and buses.
• Understand and follow the facility’s vehicle maintenance and operation policies, including completion of daily logs.
• Navigate streets, highways, and locations of single-family homes effectively.
• Demonstrate knowledge of departmental and facility policies and procedures.
• Understand personal hygiene and daily living activities as they apply to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and thoroughly.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with residents and staff.
• Maintain a supportive and understanding attitude toward residents with developmental and physical disabilities, and accurately record and report behavioral observations.
• Communicate effectively using strong verbal and written skills.
• Lift, transfer, and carry residents, typically exceeding 50 pounds, using proper techniques.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees