Van Driver

Life Care Center of New Port Richey•New Port Richey, FL

About The Position

The Transportation Coordinator/Driver loads, transports, and unloads patients for medical appointments and activity outings in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role also involves inspecting and monitoring the vehicle, assisting with patient evacuations, and providing safe, professional service.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license or, where applicable, valid commercial driver’s license in the current state, with a satisfactory driving record under Life Care standards.
Complete pre-inspections before vehicle use and monitor regular vehicle maintenance.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

CNA certification preferred.
Prior experience in health care or geriatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely load, transport, and unload patients for appointments and activity outings.
Complete pre-inspections before using the vehicle.
Monitor regular vehicle maintenance, including oil changes and tire rotations.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Apply relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, department programs, goals, policies, and procedures.
Perform competently in areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates and vendors.
Protect proprietary and confidential information.
Follow company policies, harassment and compliance procedures, and Life Care’s Code of Conduct; complete required compliance training.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.