Transportation Coordinator/Driver

Life Care Center of Tucson • Tucson, AZ

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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 includes conducting vehicle pre-inspections, monitoring regular maintenance, and assisting with patient evacuations. The coordinator/driver is expected to provide excellent customer service, maintain professional relationships and confidentiality, follow company policies and compliance procedures, and work productively as part of 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 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 is preferred.

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.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain 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 a post-acute care facility.
• Implement and interpret the department’s programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Perform competently in relevant 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 complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.

What This Job Offers

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