What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Attendant position at The Outlook at Windhaven?
Position Description :
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
- High school graduate / GED required
- Activity certification from an approved course as required by State of Texas preferred
- One or more years working with the elderly in providing group activities
- Ability to learn and assist with development of activities for senior adults
- Working knowledge of activities for senior adults preferred
- Current Texas Class C Drivers License.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English
- Safe driving record with Texas Department of Public Safety; no convictions : DUI, DWI, blood / breath test refusals; no serious traffic violations : speeding 15 miles over speed limit, reckless driving, fatal accident
- Ability to read maps, use GPS, and have good knowledge of Dallas and surrounding areas
- Ability to communicate with residents with concern and compassion
- Ability to adjust to changing situations and priorities (additions to planned schedule, multiple interruptions, etc.) and work under stress
- Ability to maintain vehicles in good working order through attentiveness to daily condition of vehicles; mechanical knowledge preferable
- Ability to push residents in wheelchairs on flat and inclined surfaces, lift wheelchairs into and out of vehicles, support residents during transfer to and from vehicles, lift and carry bags
- Ability to carry out assignments with constant safety and security of residents
- Ability to perform Essential Duties as outlined below
- Genuine caring for and interest in the care of mature adults, handicapped people and hospice Patients
- Ability to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements as outlined below
- Ability to comply with the Resident Bill of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities
- Ability to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures
ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
