Transportation Coordinator/Driver

@ Desert Cove Nursing Center
Desert Cove Nursing Centerdesertcovenursingcenter.com

Transportation Coordinator/Driver

Chandler, AZ
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

The company provides healthcare services. This role involves loading, transporting, and assisting patients while following laws, safety, and quality standards.

Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license or CDL
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience in healthcare or geriatrics preferred
  • Knowledge of laws and safety procedures
  • Ability to assist patients safely

Qualifications

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Good driving record
  • Must pass background check
  • Teamwork skills
  • Professional attitude

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Position Summary

The Transportation Coordinator/Driver loads, transports, and unloads patients for medical appointments and activity outings in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Valid driver’s license or valid commercial driver’s license in current State, as applicable, with a satisfactory driving record per Life Care standards
  • Prior experience in health care or geriatrics preferred

Specific Job Requirements

  • Complete pre inspections before use of vehicle
  • Monitor regular maintenance (oil changes, tire rotations, etc.)
  • Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
  • Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
  • Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
  • Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
  • Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
  • Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
  • Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

  • Safely load, transport, and unload patients
  • Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
  • Assist in the evacuation of patients
  • Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
  • Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
  • Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
  • Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
  • Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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