Patient Transport Driver - Farmville Pace/Full Time Days

Centra Health • Farmville, VA

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About The Position

This position is responsible for providing transportation services for Centra PACE/Ground Transport under the direction of the Transport Supervisor(s). Transportation will be provided to PACE participants and patients to & from Centra facilities. The Driver will be responsible for providing a safe and enriching experience for every individual from door to door. Driver will possess good communication skills. The Driver will perform pre & post vehicle safety inspections, follow scheduled transports, report & handle vehicle maintenance issues and communicate all participant/patient needs to immediate supervisor. This is a Pace position that requires one year of experience working with the frail and elderly population exhibiting the skills needed to assist geriatric patients.

Requirements

• Valid Virginia driver's license
• One year's experience working with a frail and elderly population exhibiting the skills needed to assist geriatric patients with transportation needs
• CPR First Aid, Stair and Gait training, Wheelchair training, fall prevention training must be completed before being released solo
• Emergency Vehicle Operators Course must be completed within six months of hire

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma/GED
• Previous pre-hospital EMS or transport experience

Responsibilities

• Providing exceptional door to door care to all PACE Participants & Centra Patients
• Communicating all participant/patient changes & needs to direct supervisor
• Performing pre & post vehicle safety inspections, assuring vehicle is in proper operational condition and reporting any maintenance issues to immediate supervisor
• Maintain cleanliness of interior & exterior of Centra vehicle
• Following scheduled transports for PACE participants or patients & other potential trips communicated by direct supervisor
• Maintain all necessary records/documentation regarding participants/patients & vehicles
• Communicating frequent changes to direct supervisor
• Performing other duties as assigned
• Entering safely into participant's homes on a routine basis
• Participating as an extension of the Transport Supervisor as a member of the interdisciplinary team & participating in participant's care plans
• Delivery of participant medications, medical supplies and other medical necessities

What This Job Offers

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