What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Driver position at Overland Park Post Acute?
Join the Transportation Team at Overland Park Post Acute
Transportation Driver; Part-Time
Overland Park Post Acute is the premier choice for short-term treatment and long-term care in Johnson County. We're more than a skilled nursing facility – we're a team dedicated to making a difference in our residents' lives every day; now seeking a transportation driver to add to our team!
Our Mission & Values:
To revolutionize the delivery, leadership, and quality of post-acute care across the country.
- Love: Care begins with compassion and heart.
- Excellence: Every day, we strive to improve and deliver the best care.
- Trust: Integrity drives every decision we make.
- Accountability: We own our actions and their outcomes.
- Mutual Respect: We treat everyone with kindness and dignity.
- Fun: Joy is part of the journey—every single day!
We value our team members and offer:
- Aggressive Wages, depending on relevant experiences
- Daily Pay Options!
- Comprehensive Affordable Benefits: Medical (BCBS), dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off and your birthday as a paid holiday!
- Career Growth Opportunities: Tuition reimbursement and professional development to support your aspirations.
- A Positive Environment: A supportive workplace where your skills and contributions make a meaningful impact.
As a transportation driver, you will be ensuring the safe and comfortable transportation of residents to scheduled medical appointments, outings, and other approved activities. This includes assisting residents with loading and unloading facility vehicles, maintaining vehicle safety, and ensuring a positive community image. For insurance purposes you must be willing to undergo a background check, and pre-employment testing up to and including a valid driver’s license, and ages restrictions of great than 24.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist residents with safely entering and exiting facility-approved vehicles.
- Safely transport residents to medical appointments, outings, and other activities.
- Maintain the interior and exterior of facility vehicles to ensure safety and comfort.
- Monitor vehicle maintenance logs and coordinate regular service (e.g., oil changes, tire rotations).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Must be flexible with work hours in case of late-running appointments or activities.
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Demonstrate and maintain competency in clinical-based transfer techniques, including:
- Assisting mobile residents into and out of vans.
- Transferring residents into and out of wheelchairs.
- Properly securing wheelchair-bound residents in vehicles.
- Must be able to lift, transfer, and mobilize patients weighing up to 70 pounds in confined spaces.
- Make quick, sound decisions involving a highly dependent resident base.
Apply Today! Ready to make a difference in residents' lives? Join a team that’s committed to love, excellence, and fun.
