Part-Time Transportation Driver- Payson

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Bountiful, UT

1d•$19 - $22

About The Position

The Transportation Driver provides reliable, safe transportation for residents traveling to and from appointments. The role is based with Senior Health Transportation in Woods Cross, Utah, and reports to the Administrator or Transportation Coordinator. The driver operates a large van, assists residents with mobility needs, and coordinates transportation schedules with the in-office Transportation team. The position also includes vehicle cleaning, maintenance, and daily safety checks; handling appointment paperwork; and assisting nursing staff with transportation-related activities as needed. The driver must protect residents’ dignity, rights, safety, and confidential health information; follow facility policies and applicable regulations; complete required training; and report safety, compliance, abuse, or workplace incidents through appropriate channels. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
Current, valid state-issued driver's license.
Acceptable driving record.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to attain certification upon hire.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and carry out other common physical movements required for the position.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to work supportively as a team member and serve as an example of teamwork.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family members, and staff.
Meet general health requirements according to policy, including medical and physical examinations and immunity-status checks for various infectious diseases.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work in stressful situations.
Ability to be organized and efficient.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to assist with resident evacuation during emergency situations.
Ability to work around potential falls, equipment burns, odors, dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, other air contaminants, and infectious waste or diseases and conditions including AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.
Agreement to abide by facility standards, policies, procedures, and compliance and ethics program; compliance is a condition of employment and a factor in performance appraisal.

Responsibilities

Transport residents safely and punctually to and from appointments.
Provide residents with friendly, compassionate, and reliable transportation services.
Drive a large van safely, courteously, and reliably.
Gather and assist residents into wheelchairs or stretchers and help them in and out of the van and other areas as needed.
Clean vehicles daily and perform regular vehicle maintenance.
Coordinate schedules and appointments with the in-office Transportation team.
Conduct daily vehicle safety checks, including checks of lights, brakes, tires, wheelchair lift, and seatbelts.
Obtain necessary appointment paperwork and deliver it to the appropriate people.
Assist nursing staff with transportation or transportation-related activities as needed.
Treat residents with dignity and respect and promote and protect their rights.
Follow facility policies, procedures, safety and hygiene measures, business-conduct standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Complete assigned training and education upon hire and routinely throughout employment, including skills competency requirements.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information in verbal, written, and electronic communications.
Report noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, allegations of resident abuse or mistreatment, occupational exposures, and work-related injuries or illnesses to the appropriate personnel.
Protect residents from abuse, cooperate with investigations, participate in life-safety and emergency drills, follow infection-control procedures, and assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.