Transportation Coordinator/Driver

Life Care Center of Sierra Vista•Sierra Vista, AZ

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 schedules appointments. The position requires a CNA certification, a valid driver’s license or applicable commercial driver’s license, and a satisfactory driving record.

Requirements

CNA certification required.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Valid state driver’s license or valid commercial driver’s license, as applicable.
Satisfactory driving record under Life Care standards.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, 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 adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and company policies.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in health care or geriatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

Schedule appointments.
Complete pre-inspections before using the vehicle.
Monitor regular vehicle maintenance, including oil changes and tire rotations.
Safely load, transport, and unload patients for medical appointments and activity outings.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Perform duties 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 complete required compliance training.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.