Van Driver- Part time- On Call as Needed

Description

**This position is on call, part time when needed and covers for vacations, time off or emergencies for our fulltime driver. **

Performs driving duties in support of the facility and residents.

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each 

state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

Essential Functions

• Safely transports residents to doctors' appointments and organized outings.
• Reports significant changes in resident’s condition or poor tolerance for travel.
• Completes a safety checklist and takes corrective action prior to operating facility vehicles
• Assists residents to enter and exit the vehicle.
• Makes deliveries, picks up supplies and equipment and load and unloads vehicle.
• Takes vehicle for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

Other Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Skilled at operating a motor vehicle safely.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members and facility staff.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to be patient and polite.
• Knowledge of vehicle operations and maintenance procedures.

Requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 

Licenses/Certification

Valid driver’s license required.

Current CPR certification required.

Experience

Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Previous experience as a courtesy driver preferred