Transportation Coordinator/Driver

Life Care Center of Scottsdale•Scottsdale, 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 involves vehicle inspections and maintenance monitoring, patient assistance, and collaboration with 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 under 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 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 pre-inspections before using the vehicle and monitor routine 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 the practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
Implement and interpret departmental 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 the confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and required compliance training.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance; use reasoning skills and good judgment; and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.