Van Driver

Job Title: Van Driver Effective Date: 8/01/2012

Department: Maintenance/Social Services/Nursing

Supervised By: Director of Maintenance/Social

Services Director/Director of Nursing Services

Supervises: N/A

General Description

Under the direction of Director of Maintenance/Social Services Director/Director of

Nursing Services, the Van Driver is responsible for safely transporting clients to planned

activities and medical service providers.

Essential Duties

1. Provides a safe, clean environment for residents in accordance with Resident Care

Policies and Procedures.

2. Drives company-owned vehicles in order to transport residents to appointments or

activities.

3. Tests vehicle equipment such as lights, brakes, horns, and windshield wipers in

order to verify proper, legal operation.

4. Notifies the Executive Director of any necessary repairs or mechanical problems

in a timely manner.

5. Picks up residents at prearranged locations and transports to specific destinations.

6. Verifies that the Facility and its equipment are properly maintained for resident

comfort and convenience.

7. Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive

emphasis as well as a calm environment for the residents during transport.

8. Completes and maintains accurate accident and incident reports in a professional

and timely manner.

Standard Requirements

1. Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of the Facility.

2. Is knowledgeable of resident rights and supports an atmosphere which allows for

the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.

3. Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:

OSHA and safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices,

established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or

correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.

4. Adheres to:

a. Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations

data.

b. HIPAA regulations

HISTORY:

(A) 8/2012

c. Quality Assurance requirements and compliance with regulatory

requirements.

d. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment

free from sexual harassment and illegal and discriminatory behavior.

e. Code of Conduct and Compliance Programs when performing job

functions

5. Supports and participates in common teamwork:

a. Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plans and completes

job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate

judgment.

b. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional

situations.

c. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents

regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.

d. Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and

guests.

e. Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance,

uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work

duties as assigned.

f. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a

positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.

6. Immediately reports incidents of alleged resident abuse or neglect or alleged

violations of residents’ rights to Supervisor or Executive Director.

7. Maintains current practice standards or changes by participating in educational

opportunities provided by the Facility and outside resources.

Other Duties

Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but

which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. Performs

other work duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Training: High school Diploma or equivalent preferred, or experience in a

related field. Certified Nursing Assistant preferred. Must maintain a clean, valid and

current driver’s license. Clean CDL license may be required under Department of

Transportation guidelines.

A.D.A ((Americans with Disabilities Act)(as amended)) REQUIREMENTS: Must be

able to bend, stoop, push, pull, and walk and stand for most of the working day. Requires

manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as fax, telephone,

etc. Requires normal range of hearing and vision. Must be free from communicable

diseases that pose a "direct threat" to the health or safety of others and which cannot be

eliminated by a reasonable accommodation. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50

HISTORY:

(A) 8/2012

pounds, and be able to transport residents. Must be able to pass a post-offer, preemployment

physical health examination as a condition of employment. Must be capable

of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable

accommodation(s).

Skill(s): Must possess proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills;

proficient interpersonal relations and communication skills; decision-making skills, basic

computer skills; and be able to operate various medical and/or office equipment. Must

demonstrate knowledge of safety techniques. Must be able to communicate in English,

both verbally and in writing, and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the

tasks required.

Experience: One year experience preferred.

Receipt and Acknowledgment

I acknowledge and understand that:

• Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor

an employment contract of any kind, and that my employment is at-will.

• The job description provides a general summary of the position in which I am

employed. The contents of this job description are job requirements and, at this time, I

know of no limitations which would prevent me from performing these functions with or

without reasonable accommodation. I further understand that it is my responsibility to

inform my supervisor at any time that I am unable to perform these functions.

• Job duties, tasks, work hours and work requirements may be changed at any time.
• Acceptable job performance includes completion of the job responsibilities as well as

compliance with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the Facility.

• I have read and understand this job description.

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