Patient Transportation Specialist (Maintenance)

Essential Duties:

• Assists residents with loading and unloading from facility approved vehicles.
• Ensures the safe transportation of residents to scheduled medical appointments, admission pick ups and discharge drop offs or other approved activities, resident outings, etc.
• Maintains the interior and exterior of facility vehicles to promote safe and comfortable transport for the residents and project a positive image in the community.
• Monitors vehicle maintenance logs and delivers vehicle for regularly scheduled maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, etc.
• All other duties as assigned Must be flexible with work time (in the event a resident appointment or activity runs late)

Qualifications:

• 25 years old Must have a valid DL
• No Traffic Crimes in the last 7 years.
• Must be familiar with GPS and local driving area.
• Must be able to pass drug screen and background check.
• Must have training and be able to return demonstrate safe clinical based transfer techniques of patients into and out of Wheelchair Properly securing WC bound residents into bays in Vans .
• Must be able to lift transfer and mobilize patient weights of up to 70 pounds by self in confined areas inside Van.
• Must be able to make complex decisions involving highly dependent patient base.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• 1 year experience working in a SNF or similar medical environment is preferred.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents.

Other details:

• Schedule is Monday-Friday daytime hours and occasional extra hours on weekends as needed.
• Pay will be $19-21/hr. DOE
• Local to Placerville area candidates are preferred.

Additional Information Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.