Driver

Transport Driver

OVERVIEW :

The Transport Driver is responsible for driving the facility vehicle to transport residents to desired destinations.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provides physical assistance to each participant when needed as he / she boards and disembarks from the program’s vehicles.
• Ensures that emergency medical information is available for those participants being transported.
• Maintains the first aid kit in the vehicle, replacing supplies as they are used or become outdated.
• Ensures that all passengers wear safety belts and wheelchairs are locked into position.
• Maintains vehicle in neat and clean condition anticipating needed mechanical service so appointments can be arranged that are convenient to program operations.
• Keeps vehicle maintenance records current; coordinate and schedule routine and episodic vehicle maintenance.
• Reports to Supervisor any vehicle operating problems, malfunctions or incidents out of the ordinary routine.
• Maintains accurate daily records of number of trips, individuals transported, miles and gallons of gas.
• Compiles all necessary information to meet reporting requirements.
• Transports participants to and from physician or other medical appointments, as requested
• Assists with program activities by transporting participants to an event, as coordinated by the activities manager.
• Establishes and maintains communication with patients and coworkers to improve quality of service and customer satisfaction.
• Lifts patients in and out of bed, chairs, taxis and ambulances to move them to and from treatment areas and procedure rooms.
• Transports medical equipment, supplies, documents and laboratory specimens to designated treatment, diagnostic and patient care areas.

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