Transport/Van Driver

Embassy of Saxonburg is seeking a Part-Time driver to assist with resident transportation.

Purpose of Your Job Position:

The primary purpose of your job position is to transports residents to and from appointments in a safe and courteous manner at all times.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

Primary Functions

• 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.
• Act as a positive representative of Embassy Healthcare. 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 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 HIPPA guidelines.
• Communicates with supervisor upon disruption of service.
• Cleans and services vehicle 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.
• Must consistently display hospitality and customer service with the residents, family members, community members, and anyone the driver interacts with during the drives.
• Ability to do other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Experience

• Must posses a valid PA Drivers License
• Preferred-licensed CNA., in accordance with laws of this state.