Transportation Coordinator/Driver

Columbine Manor Care Center•Salida, CO

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 includes ensuring vehicle readiness and maintenance, providing customer service to patients, and assisting with patient evacuation when needed.

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.
Knowledge of practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
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.
Integrity and professionalism, including adherence to Life Care’s Code of Conduct.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in health care or geriatrics.

Responsibilities

Safely load, transport, and unload patients.
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.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant action.
Apply knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Perform competently in 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.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.