Van Driver (Resident Transportation)

Company Description

Since 1964, Indiana families have looked to Miller's Health Systems for compassionate care for their loved ones. Our 100% employee-owned company offers a wide variety of employment and professional growth opportunities. To learn more about our company, visit us at: http://www.millersmerrymanor.com/about-us.

Job Description

Are you friendly and enjoy building relationships with new people? You are comfortable interacting with a variety of personalities? Do you have a clean driving record? Consider becoming a Van Driver for Miller's.

As as a Transporter - Van Driver at Miller’s, you play a key role in patient satisfaction and well-being. You are responsible for transporting residents to and from medical appointment and off-site activities in a company van.

You may be the ideal candidate if you:

• Have previous experience in healthcare/patient activities (preferred)
• Have good communication skills.
• Possess a current driver’s license and good driving record
• Are passionate about delivering excellent customer service
• Are professional in appearance and behavior
  
  

Qualifications

General:

• Successfully complete pre-employment process and screening.
• Able to pass physical examination given in behalf of gainful employment within the facility.
• Satisfactorily pass through required orientation and training. Be able to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
  
  

Essential Functions:

• Schedule and/or coordinate physician appointments for residents. Communicate physician appointments with nursing and other appropriate departments.
• Utilize the computerized resident calendar for all appointments if available.
• If deemed necessary and family is not present, stay with resident at appointment.
• If a resident needs additional hands on assistance during physician visit, driver or designee will make arrangements to have resident,s responsible party/designee or certified/licenses staff member present during visit.
• If the resident needs oxygen, nursing staff will ensure all necessary equipment is set up for transport.
• Make sure residents are well groomed before leaving the facility.
• Make sure all the necessary paperwork is taken to the appointment, and check with resident,s nurse for any last minute pertinent updates.
• Ensure phone is in van and charged.
• Review of emergency procedures. Kept in vehicle.
• Review of van driver preparation check list. Kept in vehicle.
• During transport, ensure resident is secured in van with a lap restraint and shoulder harness.
• Provide a communications link between the physician and facility.
• Provide for resident needs while at an appointment.
• Act as a representative of the facility at all times. May involve some marketing tasks as appropriate.
• Keep van clean and free of trash and debris.
  
  

EXPOSURE CATEGORY II: Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but employment may require unplanned Category I tasks

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Must be 21 years of age or older with a valid driver license.