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As a Paratransit Driver, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and timely transportation of patients to and from medical facilities who may or may not use a wheelchair or wheelchair like device (i.e.; powerchair, three wheeled scooter, transport chair, etc.). You will be responsible for driving patients to their appointments, ensuring their comfort and safety during the journey. Additionally, you will be required to maintain accurate records of patient pick-up and drop-off times, odometer, and signature, as well as any other relevant information. Your role will be critical in ensuring that patients receive the care they need in a timely and efficient manner.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid driver's license
- Be at least 18 years old with 2 years of driving experience
- Pass pre-hire work physical and passing TB test
- Pass pre-hire alcohol and drug test
- Pass pre-hire background check (FBI/BCI)
- Clean driving record with no more than 4 points
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to assist (NOT LIFT) patients as needed providing door-to-door service
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a similar role
- First Aid and CPR certification
Responsibilities:
- Transport patients to and from medical (and occasionally non-medical) appointments in a safe and timely manner
- Ensure patient comfort and safety during transportation
- Maintain accurate records of patient pick-up and drop-off times and odometer readings
- Communicate effectively with clients, dispatch and management team
- Perform pre/post trip inspections
- Transport all patients without discrimination
- Perform transportation, as instructed, via the scheduled time and place located on the work tablet and routing system
- Report all incidents and accidents, immediately, to dispatch and supervisor
- Execute wheelchair tie-downs and seat belt securement, using in-vehicle restraint system
- Manuever clients, in wheelchairs, to and from vehicle and into/out of the vehicle.
- Identify safety risks of wheelchairs (broken brakes, broken wheels) and report to client and supervisor if safety risks pose a liability risk for travel
- All other duties as assigned by the supervising staff members
Skills:
As a Paratransit Driver, you will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients and team members. Additionally, you should have minimal driving infractions and a clean criminal record. Finally, having the ability to pass all pre employment tasks and trainings are necessary to be able to provide safe and effective transportation services.
Benefits:
- Accrued Tenured Escalating Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance Available for full-time employees
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
Hours:
Our operational hours are Monday through Saturday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Shifts are scheduled within this window and may vary from day to day depending on scheduling needs.
On average, Full Time drivers can expect to work around 9 hours per day, though the exact schedule may change within our operational hours. Part Time drivers average hours are negotiated on a case by case basis. Please inquire during pre-interview call.
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