What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Transportation Specialist position at Hands of Heartland?
Job Summary
The Medical Transportation Specialist works with individuals with developmental disabilities by taking them to appointments, delivering medications to group homes or day sites, and picking up prescriptions from pharmacies.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for creating a safe, positive, and encouraging atmosphere for the people we support.
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Provide services to address the wants and needs of people with developmental disabilities, which may include:
- Supporting personal goals
- Facilitating activities that provide people with socialization and connections to the community
- Engaging participation in recreation, social, and skill-building activities
- Transporting individuals to appointments, community outings, or other destinations
- Assisting with activities of daily living, such as, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, etc.
- Reinforcing therapies, including speech, behavioral support, and physical therapy
- Administering medications and other medical treatment as delegated by an HOH nurse
- Maintaining knowledge of each person’s specialized needs
- Ensure each individuals’ rights are protected and they are treated with dignity and respect.
- Ensure documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner, including but not limited to individual plan data, behavior plan data, community integration logs, assessments, individual funds requests, mileage logs, maintenance requests forms, and supply acquisition forms
- Keep day center interior and exterior clean, organized, and tidy.
- Complete all other duties as assigned
Education & Experience
- Must have a valid driver’s license and clear driving record
- Current automobile insurance
- Ability to pass registry and background checks
- One year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or caring for a person in a healthcare setting
