Transport Driver

Meadowbrook at Oconto Falls•Oconto Falls, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this job position is to perform the day-to-day activities of the Transportation Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. This role provides safe, high-quality, and customer-focused non-medical transportation and para-transit services to and from medical facilities. As a Transportation Specialist, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position, but these may not be the only duties required. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Requirements

Must possess, High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience in the use of handicap aids and wheelchair lift equipment as well as the care and handling of the aged and/or the handicapped clients preferred.
Ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to company’s insurance carrier required.
Ability to serve as the primary vehicle operator required.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of maintenance work areas.
Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing transportation practices.
Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the use of handicap aids and wheelchair lift equipment as well as the care and handling of the aged and/or the handicapped clients.

Responsibilities

Ensure that work schedules are followed as closely as practical.
Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor no matter how minor they may be.
Communicate effectively and appropriately with management, physicians, and nursing staff regarding transportation rules and regulations.
Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility’s information system.
Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed or called.
Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
File complaints/grievances with your supervisor.
Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator.
Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screen-saver activates within established facility policy guidelines.
Participate and assist in department studies and projects as directed.
Attend and participate in in-service educational classes, on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled or as directed.
Attend and participate in annual facility in-service training programs as scheduled (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, Safety, etc.).
Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.
Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects.
Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
Keep work/assignment areas free of hazardous objects, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.
Follow established policies governing the use of labels and MSDSs.
Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor.
Ensure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing transportation procedures.
Participate in an in-service training program prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials.
Discard sharps into designated containers.
Follow established handwashing procedures.
Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.
Follow established policies governing the use/disposal of personal protective equipment and disposal of infectious wastes.
Coordinate isolation procedures with nursing service.
Perform other duties that may become necessary/appropriate to assure that our transportation department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
Keep supervisor informed of supply needs.
Report all equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to your supervisor as soon as practical.
Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested.
Clean work/supply carts, equipment, etc., as necessary/directed.
Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.
Provide specialized wheelchair transportation, non-emergency ambulance assistance, and client assistance including responsible for proper loading, securing, and transfer of wheelchair-bound and ambulatory clients.
Ensure clients, passengers, and wheelchairs are properly secured in the vehicle at all times.
Obtain accurate directions to facilities and client locations.
Be knowledgeable of outpatient scheduling procedures and the transportation schedule and communicate frequently throughout the day with the transportation coordinator.
Use radios and telephones to communicate with transportation/scheduling coordinator.
Ensure pick up times and appointment times meet established standards.
Complete the daily and monthly vehicle checklists, report results and recommend replacement or repair of vehicle safety equipment, and inform the program supervisor.
Report suspected or known incidence of fraud relative to false billings, cost reports, kickbacks, etc.
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.
Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
Knock before entering a resident’s room.
Honor the residents’ personal and property rights.
Report complaints of missing property to your supervisor.
Turn in all found articles to your supervisor.