Transporter

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

An individual who will transport residents to and from appointments, run miscellaneous errands, perform light maintenance tasks, and support inventory management.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains and actively promotes effective communication with all individuals.
• Maintains a positive image of the entity in the community keeping in alignment with our mission, vision, and values.
• Responsible for on-call services, as assigned.
• Transport residents to and from appointments and subsequent documentation.
• Maintain transport vehicle with preventative maintenance and report any mechanical or concerns regarding the vehicle that could impact continued utilization.
• Perform maintenance tasks as assigned by supervisor during down time with transporting.
• Assist maintenance team with environmental services including landscaping, grass cutting and snow removal if transport schedule permits.
• Check in all deliveries to loading dock and distribute as needed.
• Will attend required meetings as assigned.
• Will treat residents, families and other staff with dignity and respect.
• Will use proper body mechanics in the performance of all tasks to ensure safe work.
• Will perform tasks and operate equipment in which they have been trained.
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Commitment to quality outcomes and services for all individuals.
• Ability to relate well to all individuals.
• Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
• Ability to adapt to change.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• Must be 18 years old.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record with ability to operate transport vehicle in all weather conditions.\
• Ability to operate transport vehicle lift as well as general ambulatory support equipment used by passengers (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).
• Must enjoy resident contact and interaction to support customer service.
• CNA preferred, or willing to obtain CNA certification