Transportation Coordinator/Driver

Life Care Center of Morristown•Morristown, TN

17d

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 vehicle inspections and maintenance monitoring, supporting patient evacuation, and working productively with an interdisciplinary team while maintaining professional relationships and protecting confidential information.

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 applicable post-acute care practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines.
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.
Adherence to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completion of mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.

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.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Apply knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
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 complete mandatory compliance training.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.