Transportation Coordinator/Driver

Life Care Center of Ooltewah • Ooltewah, TN

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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 requires safely operating a vehicle, supporting patient evacuation when needed, and providing courteous service to patients. The coordinator completes vehicle pre-inspections and monitors regular maintenance, such as oil changes and tire rotations. The position also requires following department programs and company policies, protecting confidential information, maintaining professional relationships, and completing required compliance training.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license or valid commercial driver’s license in the current state, as applicable, with a satisfactory driving record per Life Care standards.
• CDL licenses required.
• Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Proficiency in applicable competency areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• 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

• Prior experience in health care or geriatrics.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, transport, and unload patients for medical appointments and activity outings.
• Complete vehicle pre-inspections before use and monitor regular maintenance, including oil changes and tire rotations.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Follow applicable laws, regulations, Life Care standards, department procedures, and company policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
• Complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.

What This Job Offers

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