Van Driver, 7 on/7off, Full Time, On Call, Float Pool

Unity Health•Searcy, AR

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Will drive the UNITY HEALTH Van providing patient transportation for scheduled and emergency trips. (Emergency being defined as driving a patient to a doctor’s appointment because of a non-life-threatening ailment or injury without prior notice.) Will also maintain UNITY HEALTH Van in a clean and proper running order, performing daily/weekly safety, cleaning, and operational condition inspections. Supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent required.
Ability to read, use simple math skills, and write clearly and legibly.
Minimum of two (2) years driving experience in commercial transportation, i.e., school bus, senior adult transportation service, delivery truck or over the road driving is preferred.
Valid driver’s license.
Driving record that is free of any chargeable accidents.
No more than one (1) moving violation for the past three (3) years.
Proof of private insurance.
Extensive knowledge of traffic and driving rules and regulations.
Good oral communication skills.
Ability to set priorities and be flexible to meet transportation demands.
Adequate visual and hearing acuity with or without accommodations.
Minimal amount of writing and computer entry is required.

Nice To Haves

A CDL is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Drive the UNITY HEALTH Van providing patient transportation for scheduled and emergency trips.
Maintain UNITY HEALTH Van in a clean and proper running order.
Perform daily/weekly safety, cleaning, and operational condition inspections.
Assist with lifting and moving patients, pushing of carts, wheelchairs, and other equipment; and lifting or pushing of up to 50 pounds.
Bend over to perform certain duties, e.g., assist patient to put on footwear.
Maneuver throughout the halls, stairways, and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies.
Enter and exit van to assist patients in and out.
Drive in all types of weather conditions and over all types of roadways.
Concentrate on driving with background noise from patients/passengers.
Understand verbal directions and instructions.
Respond positively to patient issues.