What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Transporter position at Progressive Healthcare Providers - Fern Park LLC?
FPDC is searching for a Medical Transporter to provide assistance to our residents while at medical appointments. This position will serve as an integral member of the Program and Medical Teams and will assist with the day-to-day activities of the facility. This is a M-F position but the hours may vary throughout 6:00 am to 4:00 pm, depending on the appointments scheduled. We are hiring for both a part time and full time position.
Responsibilities
- Assures the Individual(s) are prepared for appointments and transports them in a safe, effective manner in accordance with
- Assures that all necessary medical records, paperwork and forms accompany the individual to all appointments.
- Communicates with the medical staff at the appointment to provide required information.
- Upon return to the facility, reports information from appointment to the appropriate medical staff and submits all medical
- Communicates regularly with the HSD and other appropriate staff regarding an Individual's problems or progress.
- Assists and supports individuals in performing daily living functions in all areas that require individual personal assistance.
- Assist and supports individuals in all housekeeping duties.
- Monitor individuals and the surroundings for appropriate safety and health care practices.
- Assist, coordinates and transports individuals on recreational activities in their homes and in the community.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Minimum of 1-year experience providing services for individuals with severe physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds in order to assist with transfer and physical assistance for individuals.
- Valid FL Driver's License with an acceptable driving record for the past three years required.
- Van driving experience: 2 years required
- Level II background, TB test & drug screening required.
FPDC is an intermediate care facility for the intellectually and developmentally disabled. We care for individuals 24/7 in a set of four (4) homes that hold up to 16 individuals.
Benefits:
- $350 sign-on bonus
- Paid time off
- Paid sick time
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) matching
Fern Park Developmental Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
