PRN Transportation Driver- Salt Lake City
About The Position
The Transportation Driver provides reliable, safe transportation for residents traveling to and from appointments. The role is based at Senior Health Transportation in Woods Cross, Utah, and reports to the Administrator or Transportation Coordinator. The position is classified in the posting as permanent full-time, permanent part-time, or temporary on-call; the title also identifies the role as PRN. The driver operates a large van, assists residents with wheelchairs or stretchers, coordinates schedules with the in-office Transportation team, and completes vehicle safety checks, cleaning, and regular maintenance. The role also involves handling appointment paperwork and assisting Nursing Staff with transportation-related activities as needed. The driver is expected to protect residents’ dignity, rights, safety, and confidential health information; follow facility policies, safety and infection-control procedures, and applicable regulations; complete required training and competency assessments; and report incidents, injuries, suspected abuse, compliance concerns, or confidentiality breaches to appropriate personnel. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Current, valid state-issued driver’s license.
- Maintain an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain 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 as a supportive team member and contribute to teamwork.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Patience, tact, and willingness to work with difficult residents, family members, and staff.
- Meet general health requirements under facility policy, including medical and physical exams and immunity-status checks.
- 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 emergencies.
- Able to work around potential falls, equipment burns, odors, dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
- Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, or conditions, including AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.
- Agreement to abide by facility standards, policies, procedures, and compliance and ethics requirements.
Responsibilities
- Transport residents safely and promptly to and from appointments.
- Provide friendly, compassionate, and reliable transportation services.
- Drive a large van safely, courteously, and reliably.
- Assist residents into and out of the van and other areas, including helping them with wheelchairs or stretchers.
- 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 lifts, and seatbelts.
- Secure 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 protect their rights.
- Follow facility policies and procedures, applicable regulations, safety and hygiene measures, and infection-control procedures.
- Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements upon hire and throughout employment.
- Maintain confidentiality of protected health information in verbal, written, and electronic communications.
- Report policy or regulatory noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, suspected abuse or mistreatment, occupational exposures, and work-related injuries or illnesses to appropriate personnel.
- Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with investigations.
- Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and assist with resident evacuation when needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
