Driver

$15.60 - $18.31/hour

Driver team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by being responsible for safely transporting and transferring incoming admissions via Elderwood vehicles from hospitals to any of the Elderwood facilities or non-affiliated facilities. In addition, safely transporting medically stable residents/patients via Elderwood vehicles between medical facilities and loading transit disabled, or wheelchair bound passengers in and out of the vehicle.

 

• Ability to use hands and arms in repeated motions (opening manual passenger doors, steering the shuttle bus, securing wheelchair equipment, etc.).
• Ability to perform pre and post trip inspection duties that may require stooping, bending, and other similar range of motion activity.
• Ability to drive and work in all conditions including snow, ice, rain, and nighttime hours in a safe manner.
• Ability to carry and load baggage and medical equipment.
• Ability to physically load wheelchair clients and properly operate safety equipment including hydraulic lift.
• Ability to operate a full size cargo van and small shuttle bus.
• Ability to assist wheelchair bound and transit disabled passengers in and out of vans.
• Possession and maintenance of a medical certification card as required by DOT regulations
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations; tactful, diplomatic, and respectful treatment of all clients and passengers at all times.
• Vision requirements include ability to see up close, at a distance, peripheral and depth perception and ability to focus.
• Ability to move and walk quickly and steadily in an emergency situation.
• Ability to assist with wheelchair transport.
• Ability to apply/utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Drive responsibly and safely in order to ensure passenger safety and minimize damage or excessive wear and tear on facility vehicle; convey any mechanical problems identified with facility vehicle to the Transportation Services Coordinator as soon as possible.
• Ensure vehicle is in safe operating condition (e.g. fuel, wash, tires, and inspection); notify Transportation Services Coordinator when vehicle needs service.
• Comply at all times with the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws, NYS regulations contained in Article 19A, (New York Facilities).
• Comply with all State Vehicle and Traffic Laws.
• Ensure passengers are safely assisted and secured in the vehicle before departing for destination.
• Ensure safe transport of resident, personal belongings, and medical equipment to destination, as requested by resident.
• Notify family member or contact of new resident transfer.
• Notify the pick-up and destination location of the time of arrival.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance as described in dress code for.
• Attends facility meetings, staff meetings, and required or preferred in-services.
• Utilizes electronic timekeeping system as directed.
• Arrives to work on time, regularly, and works as scheduled.
• Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.
• Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.
• Supports and abides by Elderwood’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Abides by Elderwood’s businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.

• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.