PRN Transportation Driver- Salt Lake City (55448)

Rocky Mountain Care Group•Woods Cross, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Driver is responsible for providing reliable and safe transportation for residents to and from appointments. This role involves driving a large van, assisting residents with mobility, performing daily vehicle maintenance and safety checks, and coordinating schedules with the transportation team. The driver must also adhere to all facility policies, safety regulations, and maintain resident confidentiality.

Requirements

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
Current valid state issued driver’s license.
Maintain acceptable driving record.
Be able to lift 50 pounds.
CPR and First Aid Certified (or willing to attain upon hire).
Exhibit excellent interpersonal and customer services skills.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.
Meets general health requirements according to policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
Basic computer skills.
CPR licensed and trained in first aid.

Nice To Haves

Willing to attain CPR and First Aid Certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

Transport residents in a safe and timely manner to/from appointments.
Provide residents with friendly, compassionate, reliable transportation services.
Drive a large van in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner.
Gather and assist residents into wheelchairs or stretchers, in and out of the van, and other areas needed.
Perform daily cleaning and regular maintenance of vehicles.
Coordinate schedules and appointments with the in-office Transportation team.
Perform daily safety checks of the vehicle – ie: lights, brakes, tires, wheelchair lift, seatbelts, etc.
Secure all necessary paperwork for appointments and deliver it to appropriate people.
Assist Nursing Staff as needed for transportation or transportation related activities.
Treat all residents with dignity and respect.
Promote and protect all residents’ rights.
Establish a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures and complete all assigned training and education upon hire and routinely throughout employment.
Comply with standards of business conduct and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
Always follow appropriate safety and hygiene measures to protect residents and themselves.
Maintain the confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
Report noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
Report any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor/Administrator/Abuse Coordinator.
Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with all investigations.
Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
Participate in all life safety and emergency drills and training.
Report work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
Follow established infection control policies and procedures.
Complete all assigned training and skills competency as a condition of employment.
Perform other duties as assigned.