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Midwest Health

Transportation Driver

Midwest Health, Overland Park, Kansas, United States, 66213


** Transportation Driver**** Avenue 81**The health and wellbeing of our staff members and residents is our number one priority. Our community is strictly following the CDC guidelines to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and has restricted community access in accordance with state and local health agency direction. Our infectious disease protocols include but are not limited to:* Screening staff members at the beginning and part way through each shift.* All staff members are wearing face masks at all times while inside the community.* Staff members have access to PPE including gloves, face masks, face shields, and gowns, if ever needed.* Our community is utilizing telemedicine as much as possible. This ensures our residents are getting the care they need with as little risk of exposure as possible.* As always, we are committed to transparency and will make all staff, residents, and families aware of any COVID-19 positive cases at our communities.**Job Summary**The Transportation Driver provides residents transportation to and from appointments and/or activities in a safe and courteous manner at all times.**Duties and Responsibilities:*** Comply with the Communitys personnel, safety and corporate policies and procedures.* Comply with the nursing departments policies and procedures.* Report witnessed allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Executive Director.* Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with dignity and respect.* Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.* Report to work on time and as scheduled.* Secure passengers wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize during transport.* Assist residents in wheelchairs. Assist disabled passengers into and out of vehicle.* Time management, creating routes that will accommodate appointments and activities.* Communicate with Executive Director and Nursing Department upon disruption of service.* Cleans and services vehicle with fuel.* Report all vehicle repairs and any unsafe or hazardous concerns immediately to the Executive Director.* Per Executive Director, assisting with CNA or Maintenance duties is expected between appointments/activities.* Be flexible and available for special occasions, holidays and weekends.* Must be on-call during scheduled days, if unable to be on-call, a replacement is required.**Job Requirements:*** Must have a CNA license that is in good standings with the State.* High school diploma or GED required.* Must have basic computer skills.* If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, must successfully complete the requirements contained in Communitys Motor Vehicles policy.* Must be 21 years of age to drive company vehicles.* Must be over the age of 25 and under the age of 70 to operate a 15-passenger vehicle.* Must have a current CDL to operate a 16+ passenger vehicle.* Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.* Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.* Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.* Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without reasonable accommodation.* Must be able to meet the general health requirements set forth by State regulations and Company policy which may include medical and physical examinations.* Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such a weight a minimum distance of 4 feet.