Van Driver
Company: Volunteers of America
Location: Durham
Posted on: January 14, 2021
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Job Description:
Job Description Do you enjoy working with the elderly? Do you
enjoy driving a large passenger van? Senior Community Care of
Durham, NC is hiring a full time Van Driver to drive our elderly
participants. Typical hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.
OBJECTIVE: Under the supervision of the Transportation Coordinator
the Driver is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of
Senior CommUnity Care (SCC) participants. Responsible for
communicating any safety issue to the Transportation Coordinator.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Responsible for Senior CommUnity Care
passengers during transport, providing care in a manner which
ensures participant satisfaction. 2. Follows assigned schedule,
makes adjustments to meet unanticipated changes, while considering
the needs of the participant and requirements of the PACE Center.
Communicates these changes to dispatch. 3. Operates equipment
safely and in compliance with vehicle licensing regulations. 4.
Maintains and completes daily required records i.e., Pre- and
Post-Trip Inspections, gasoline purchases. 5. Immediately reports
to Transportation Manager, any vehicle or cell phone operating
problems, malfunction, or incidents out of the ordinary routine. 6.
Transports participants to and from medical/specialist
appointments, and activity outings, as requested by the
Interdisciplinary Team via the plan of care. 7. Transports meals,
durable medical equipment, pharmacy, and any other items as deemed
necessary for participant. 8. Provides physical assistance to each
participant when needed as he/she boards and debarks from the
program's vehicles. 9. Maintains the vehicle in a neat and clean
condition. Ability to use automated car wash. 10. Ensures vehicle
equipment is maintained and operating within manufactures
recommendations, replacing supplies as needed. 11. Functions as a
member of the Interdisciplinary Team when appropriate. 12.
Communicates with Transportation Manager daily to be updated on
participant conditions/ changes, plan of care changes, or
Interdisciplinary Team requests. 13. Follows all Senior CommUnity
Care policies and procedures and Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines. 14. Maintains the
confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information
about participants, clients or families. 15. Handles potentially
infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and
practices Universal Precautions. 16. Participates in and supports
Quality Improvement Initiatives. 17. Participates in continuing
education classes and any required staff and training meetings.
Maintains any required certifications or licenses. 18. Performs
other duties as required or requested. Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. 1. Must have medical clearance for
communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having
direct participant contact. 2. Must have a valid driver's license,
proof of insurance and have means of transportation. 3. Must pass
background check and drug screening. 4. Education: High school
diploma or equivalent required; Valid Drivers License in state of
hire. 5. Experience: Have a minimum of one year experience in
working with the frail and elderly population. 6. Skills and
Knowledge: * Able to read and understand maps and routing
information.* Able to handle information in a confidential manner
at all times.* Able to deal professionally and diplomatically with
people.* Must have good interpersonal skills.* Must be flexible,
and able to function in stressful situations.* Knowledge of safety
requirements pertaining to the transportation industry.* Requires
individual who can coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.*
Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with participants, caregivers, and co-workers.*
Proficient in identifying and recommending problem resolution.*
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.* Common
sense problem-solving.* Ability to utilize computers and other
electronic devices. Physical Demands The physical demands described
here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with
disabilities to meet these demands: 1. Physical Requirements -
Requires standing, walking, pushing, pulling and lifting. Requires
kneeling and reaching at arm's length and overhead in a vehicle,
community, or in the PACE Center. Must be able to transfer
participants needing some assist. Requires the ability to
lift/carry up to fifty (50) pounds and push or pull objects
exceeding one hundred fifty (150) pounds, using appropriate body
mechanics. Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand
coordination. 2. Visual, Hearing and Communication Requirements -
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range, with or
without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to communicate
verbally with all participants, caregivers, staff, and vendors. 3.
Pressure Factor - Requires working under stressful conditions.
Working conditions may be noisy and crowded and fluctuating indoor
temperatures. Moderate pressure to meet scheduled appointments
while dealing with frail and confused participants. Subject to
individuals who may have the potential for verbal or physical
aggression. EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled
Keywords: Volunteers of America, Durham , Van Driver, Professions , Durham, North Carolina
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