Medi-Van Driver

Brief Description of Job (Purpose):

Operate a Medi-van equipped to provide nonemergency transport of mobility- impaired individuals by accommodating wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers and offering safe custom transportation to medical appointments and treatments.

Key Responsibilities (not all-inclusive):

• Pick up patients from their homes or other facilities.
• Pick up patients from their homes or other facilities.
• Utilizing safe procedures, assist patients and caregivers on board the vehicle safely.
• Properly securely fastened wheelchairs and passengers before starting the van.
• Depending on the route, multiple patients may be picked up for a shared destination.
• Help patients exit the van and reach the appropriate offices or treatment areas upon arrival to the facility.
• Immediately alert emergency personnel and the dispatcher if specialized assistance is required.
• Provide first aid or CPR if needed during patient transport as appropriate and within scope of certification.

Competencies (not all-inclusive):

• Patient and tactful in interactions with patients (adults and children) and caregivers.
• Reliable and independent, handle emergencies and difficult situations calmly.
• Active listening skills, ensuring understanding before responding and asking appropriate questions.
• Analytical thinking, understanding new information for problem-solving and decision-making.
• Effective communication, conveying information clearly to others.
• Responsible, mature, and dependable.
• Strong integrity including handling cash donations, etc.
• Strong verbal communication, including interactions with passengers (both adults and children), staff, and dispatchers.
• Work independently without direct supervision.
• Flexible schedule, available for early morning and late afternoon shifts.
• Navigation proficiency, map reading skills, navigating route sheets, and following street signs.
• Punctual and dependable.
• Ensures passenger safety and rule compliance, including handling unruly passengers.
• Understands door-to-door service requirements.
• Committed to program growth and improvement.

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Experience Requirements:

• Must successfully pass a drug screen and physical assessment based on essential job functions.
• Must hold a currently valid driver's license and have an excellent driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Fluency in English required.
• Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred.
• Satisfactory completion of a company training program in passenger assistance techniques, sensitivity training, and map reading, or demonstrated competence based on previous employment experience.
• Satisfactory completion of CPR within 6 weeks of hire.
• Training in first aid and seizure training preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• No weekends
• Year round work

Trucking Driver Type:

• Solo driver

Trucking Route:

• Local

Ability to Commute:

• Norwood, CO 81423 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Norwood, CO 81423: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22