PRN Transportation Driver- Salt Lake City
About The Position
The Transportation Driver provides safe, reliable transportation for residents traveling to and from appointments. The role drives a large van, assists residents with wheelchairs or stretchers, coordinates schedules with the in-office Transportation team, and performs vehicle cleaning, maintenance, and safety checks. The driver also handles appointment paperwork and may assist nursing staff with transportation-related activities. The position requires respectful, compassionate service and compliance with facility policies, safety and infection-control procedures, confidentiality requirements, and applicable regulations. The driver participates in required training, emergency drills, and investigations or reporting processes as applicable, and performs other assigned duties. The position is located with Senior Health Transportation in Woods Cross, Utah, and reports to the Administrator or Transportation Coordinator.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age.
- Current, valid state-issued driver's license.
- Maintain an acceptable driving record.
- Able to lift 50 pounds.
- CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to attain certification upon hire.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Patience, tact, and willingness to work with residents, families, and staff in difficult situations.
- Ability to work as a supportive team member and contribute to teamwork.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and perform other common physical movements needed for the position.
- Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
- Meet general health requirements under facility policy, including medical and physical exams and immunity-status checks.
- Ability to work in stressful situations while maintaining a positive attitude and staying organized and efficient.
- Agreement to follow facility standards, policies, procedures, and compliance and ethics requirements as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
- Transport residents safely and on time to and from appointments.
- Provide friendly, compassionate, and reliable transportation services.
- Drive a large van safely and courteously.
- Assist residents into and out of the van and other areas, including helping with wheelchairs or stretchers.
- Clean vehicles daily and perform regular vehicle maintenance.
- Coordinate schedules and appointments with the in-office Transportation team.
- Perform daily vehicle safety checks, including checks of lights, brakes, tires, wheelchair lift, and seatbelts.
- Gather 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, procedures, business-conduct standards, and applicable state and federal regulations; complete assigned training and competency requirements.
- Use appropriate safety, hygiene, and infection-control practices to protect residents and staff.
- Maintain the 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 as required.
- Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with investigations.
- Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
