Driver

MAIN FUNCTION : Responsible for the safe transportation of residents in the Adult Day Health Careprogram, Social Adult Day Care, Active Day, Non-Emergency Medical Transports, DialysisTransports, Laundry Transports, Activities trips and for special transportation request approved by theTransportation Team Leader or Manager.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :+ Responsible for the operation of facility transportation vehicles which includes but not limited to cars, trucks and multi-passenger vans with a focus on safety.+ All drivers report to the Transportation Team Leader+ Maintains defensive driving at all times responding to all safety signs, traffic and road conditions.+ Assists registrants/residents/family members, and other passengers in boarding and exiting the vehicle and assures safe destination and arrival. Operates lifts and securement devices; as necessary.+ Will dress neat for work and wear the required Community Wellness Partners shirt with casual pants. (No Jeans)+ Interprets driving directions to plan the most efficient route service available.+ Follows specific regularly scheduled routes for Adult Day Health Care/Social Adult Day Care/Doctor Appointments and initiates route changes upon the admission of new registrants.+ Provides transportation as necessary for special functions outside the facility and transports residents back and forth to appointments as requested.+ Fuels vehicles, as necessary or assigned+ Will clean both the exterior and interior of fleet vehicles as needed or assigned+ Pick up and /or drop off vehicles to and from our repair shops as assigned+ In accordance with facility policies responds immediately to accident or medical emergencies with proper notification to designated parties relative to the accident/incident.+ Maintains accurate, up to date records as required.+ All drivers will notify the Team Leader if additional coverage is needed when a driver may be running late for a transport+ If a passenger is going to be late to their destination the Team leader will notify the appropriate Daycare Director or Unit Secretary+ Notifies the Transportation Team Leader of any vehicle problems for immediate attention to ensure vehicle safety at all times.+ Must possess a valid/clean New York state drivers license in good standing meeting insurers requirements.+ A NYSDMV drivers abstract is required+ Will perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Team Leader or Transportation ManagerEDUCATION : High School Graduate or GEDPHYSICAL DEMANDS : Stands, bends, drives and walks most of the day. Must have good eyesight to ensure safe navigation of fleet vehicles. Will push wheelchairs and assist individuals enteringand exiting the vehicles