Driver - Oakridge
Job Description
PIONEER HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
Job Description
Title: Driver
Reports to: Facility Manager
Effective Date: 1/1/2017 Review Date: NA
Position Summary:
Transportation of residents to and from appointments in a safe and courteous manner at all times.
Responsibilities and Duties:
This is the primary driver for the skilled nursing facility, working with the elderly and rehabilitation patients, primarily pickup and delivery to physicians’ offices and hospitals and dialysis, locally.
Be able to work with the severely handicapped and the elderly, managing a route that will accommodate an ‘on demand’ schedule.
Work with the community using tact and understanding with nursing personnel as well as the caregivers and family members of the residents served.
Secures passengers' wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trip. Be physically able to handle and assist the handicapped resident in wheelchairs.
Assists disabled passengers into and out of the vehicle.
Assist all other departments in deliveries and pick-up and delivery of other related work items, i.e., dentures, x-rays, pharmaceuticals, U.S. mail drop-off, etc. Support medical records department in deliveries and pick-up of medical records and physician orders.
All documents will be maintained within HIPAA guidelines.
Communicates upon disruption of service. Cleans and services vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and accessories. Report all vehicle repairs, and / or any unsafe or hazardous situations immediately to your supervisor. Be flexible and available for special occasions, and special schedules.
Other duties may be assigned.
Minimum qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Current State of Michigan Chauffeur License
