Transport Driver

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide the transportation of patients/clients to and from their private residences and their destination in a safe, secure and professional manner. Foster a culture of patient centered care, service, quality and safety excellence, while improving patient experience, employee experience and community relations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transporting patients and clients utilizing company vehicles in a safe and professional manner.
• Effectively communicates with dispatch regarding schedule progress and to receive instructions.
• Maintain a professional image and attitude in regards to clients, visitors and co-workers.
• Complete daily vehicle pre-trip and post trip inspections, and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Assist clients and patients as needed to safely complete the transfer.
• Accurately complete activity logs and vehicle reports
• Must be able to understand and operate GPS devices and cell phones.
• Immediately report any incidents or accidents to supervisor
• Operate wheelchair lifts as needed
• Adhere to company policies and protocol
• Must be physically able to step up and down steps, safely secure clients for transport, lift up to 100lbs., and transport wheel chair patients on paved and unpaved surfaces.
• This position is subject to random drug screens.
• Employee is responsible to provide Centennial with a renewed license prior to expiration
• Assumes other related responsibilities as required.

Requirements

Job Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be 21 years old.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s license and provide a current 10-year DMV printout.
• Pass a mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Must pass mandatory criminal background test.
• Be or have the ability to be medically qualified to drive and obtain medical certification card.
• Ability to perform light vehicle maintenance, such as change a flat tire.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Education or Formal Training:

• Must be or have the ability to be CPR and First Aid certified.

Experience:

• Must have at least 2 years of continuous driving experience in the United States. No more than 1 moving violation or 1 “at fault” accident within the past 3 years. 

Qualities and Characteristics:

• Must be detail oriented, organized and highly accountable for timeliness and accuracy of performance
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer service oriented
• Proficiency with technology, computers, and carious programs, including Microsoft Suite

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed outdoors, in a vehicle, and in an office.