DUTIES OF POSITION |
Provides caring and responsible wheelchair, ambulatory and/or stretcher transportation for patients to and from their medical appointments using a company non-emergency medical transportation vehicle. |
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES |
- Transport passengers, assisting them door-to-door, loading/unloading passengers and belongings.
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- Follow schedule, maps, etc. and report regularly to dispatch.
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- Maintain vehicle, clean interior and exterior, arrange service maintenance.
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- Complete documents and maintenance records clearly and accurately.
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- Show up to work in a timely manner
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- Assist clients as they get into and out of the vehicle.
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- Report traffic delays en route back to supervisor.
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- Report any incidents or accidents to supervisor.
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- Operate wheelchair lift as needed
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- Adhere to company policies and protocol
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- Participate in training and educational opportunities
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JOB CONDITIONS |
- The ability to drive and the ability to access patients’ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required.
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- Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform duties.
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- On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move patient weight up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.
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- One must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing in English.
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EQUIPMENT OPERATION |
Wheelchair lift. |
COMPANY INFORMATION |
Has access to all patient medical records which may be discussed with, the Administrator, the Executive Director, and the Quality Assurance department staff and government agencies. |
QUALIFICATIONS |
- Must be 21 years of age with a minimum of 1 year of uninterrupted driving experience
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- Possess and understand how to use apps on a smart phone.
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- Must pass a Federal criminal background check.
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- Must have current CPR, first aid, and restraints training certification.
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- Clean driving record with no pints
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- Pass initial drug and alcohol testing, be willing/able to submit to random drug and alcohol testing
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- Can read maps and GPS
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- Dependable, energetic, customer service/team orientated, excellent communication skills
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- Must have high school diploma or GED
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- Must have great work history with a track record of being a responsible individual (must provide references from previous employer(s)
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