Non-emergency Transport Driver - Lufkin, United States - Elite Medical Home Care

Description

To perform non-emergency transport and personal care tasks related to transport related care of the aged or infirmed individual (client).

• Assist in transporting clients to their respective appointments or destinations requested in a safe and timely manner
• Ensure preassigned routes are maintained with accurate pickup and dropoff locations ahead of time
• Provide nonemergency transport with ability to:
• Provide safe and reliable transportation to client(s)
• Provide excellent customer service to clients and client(s)
• Secure client's wheel chairs correctly using provided equipment, as necessary
• Complete thorough vehicle pretrip, posttrip inspections, as required
• Obey and comply with traffic regulations
• Maintain and keep the transportation vehicle clean
• Complete paperwork as required and utilize tablets or electronic device as required
• Ensures that the rights of the client are maintained.
• Reports to work and works as scheduled and assigned by the client and supervisor.
• Reports to the Coordinator at the office in advance of changes to the schedule or absence from work.
• Attends/completes trainings, staff conferences and inservice meetings as scheduled.
• Represents the Agency in a loyal manner and dresses in appropriate clothing.
• Perform additional duties as assigned or required

• Must possess a valid driver's license with no major traffic violations including suspensions, DUI and DWI
• Must pass criminal background screening
• Must pass drug screening, per policy requirements
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Able to work as scheduled and report to work timely
• Willingness to travel
• Able to drive for long periods of time
• Friendly, fun, and professional
• Familiar with smartphones & GPS
• 24/7 Availability for transportation in service area

• Able to work in various and stressful environments.
• Able to relate well with clients and families.
• Able to work as scheduled and report to work precisely at the scheduled time.
• Able to drive up to 300 miles daily.
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Able to push and pull up to 100 pounds.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Able to analyze and handle emergency situations.
• Able to manage time wisely and complete tasks daily.
• Able to understand and follow universal precautions.
• Able to read, understand and comply with all company policies and procedures.
• To maintain full time, minimum of 36 hours per week

• Paid training

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

• Up to 100% travel

• Van driver: 1 year (preferred)

• 100% (preferred)