Transportation Coordinator/Driver

The Westchester House•Chesterfield, MO

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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 includes vehicle inspections and maintenance monitoring, assisting with patient evacuations, and providing customer service while maintaining dependable attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and effective communication with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license or valid commercial driver’s license in the current state, as applicable.
Satisfactory driving record according to Life Care standards.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in health care or geriatrics.

Responsibilities

Safely load, transport, and unload patients for medical appointments and activity outings.
Complete pre-inspections before using a vehicle.
Monitor regular vehicle maintenance, including oil changes and tire rotations.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant action.
Understand and follow applicable practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility.
Implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Perform proficiently in competency areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct.
Complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.