What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver position at Community Wellness Partners?
MAIN FUNCTION : Responsible for the safe transportation of residents in the Adult Day Health Care
program, Social Adult Day Care, Active Day, Non-Emergency Medical Transports, Dialysis
Transports, Laundry Transports, Activities trips and for special transportation request approved by the
Transportation 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 Manager
EDUCATION : High School Graduate or GED
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Stands, bends, drives and walks most of the day. Must have good eye
sight to ensure safe navigation of fleet vehicles. Will push wheelchairs and assist individuals entering
and exiting the vehicles
