Driver - Home Health & Hospice - Columbus, United States - Ohio Living
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** Driver - Home Health & Hospice**
*Share by Email* Location Name: Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice - Greater Columbus **OVERVIEW**
The Driver provides transportation for residents and patients in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure that transportation is provided in a clean, safe, and timely manner.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Expectations Management**
Provides efficient transportation services to individuals and groups driving vehicles safely according to schedule
Maintains a clean vehicle checking the inside regularly and picking up trash and vacuuming as needed. Takes vehicle to car wash and cleans outside of vehicle as assigned.
Observes safety and security procedures while transporting residents/patients.
Notifies supervisor of any changes and/or cancellations in the daily transportation schedule.
Willingly and consistently shares observations and insights of departmental operations that may improve quality and efficiencies of department.
Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed.
**Asset and Materials Management**
Maintains a safe vehicle and performs vehicle inspections as directed.
Reports repairs, service needs, and unsafe conditions to supervisor.
**Administration and Reporting**
Maintains current and accurate records through use of computers and/or other documentation in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations .
Completes logs, reports, and other documentation accurately and submits to supervisor.
**Care Management and Service Delivery**
Listens and responds to the needs of residents/patients and staff members.
Greets and assists residents/patients in and out of the vehicles as needed.
**All other duties as assigned.**
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education**
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of the Ohio Department of Aging DRIVE and defensive driving courses or willing to complete.
Completion or willing to complete the Federal Transportation Administration drug and alcohol reasonable suspicion and post-accident training program if applicable.
Minimum four-hour Defensive Driving Certification through the National Safety Council or willing to obtain.
**Experience**
Experience driving by providing transportation services preferred.
Knowledge of state and federal driving laws and regulations required.
Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the internet preferred.
**Other Qualifications**
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess a valid drivers license and acceptable driving record. Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.
**LOCATION INFORMATION**
Ohio Living Home Health and Hospice in Greater Columbus is a premier provider in Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway and Union counties. Services include hospice and palliative care, private-duty home care, long-term nursing care, physical/speech/occupational therapies, home health aides, social work services, medication administration, wound care management, IV therapy and more. Most importantly, were a company that:
chooses to operate as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization
makes its mission the heart of our organization
has a reputation for consistently exceeding the needs and expectations of those we serve
provides an engaging, team-oriented workplace dedicated to career, family and faith
commits to recognizing our employees for a job well done
Were looking for people who:
have a passion for helping people, solving problems and contributing to a positive work environment
are excited about bringing their personal standards and ideals to work each day
understand that HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job
Depending on an employees status, they may benefit from:
competitive wages
medical, dental, and vision insurance
403b retirement savings
paid time off including your birthday
training, continuing education, and education assistance
pay advances up to $500
the latest technology
mileage reimbursement
unlimited career opportunities
and much more
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio Living is one of the nations largest not-for-profit, multi-site senior living organizations. Since its founding in 1922, Ohio Living has defined the highest standards of quality of life for adults through its 12 life plan communities and Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice in 50 Ohio counties.
**Our mission is to provide adults with caring and quality services toward the enhancement of**
**physical, mental and spiritual well-being consistent with the Christian Gospel.**
**Our Values:
Care Integrity Customer Service
Innovation Financial Stewardship Leadership**
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