Transport Driver

About Prosper Health

The mission of Prosper Health is to provide our residents with exceptional skilled nursing and rehabilitative care in a patient-centered wellness environment. We passionately care for all the people around us and aim to foster close-knit relationships that positively impact everybody encountering the Prosper Health brand from our respected residents, to our valued employees, to our local Florida communities.

Position Summary:

The Transport Driver is responsible for driving the facility vehicle to transport residents to desired destinations.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Provides physical assistance to each participant when needed as he/she boards and disembarks from the program’s vehicles.

·         Ensures that emergency medical information is available for those participants being transported.

·         Maintains the first aid kit in the vehicle, replacing supplies as they are used or become outdated.

·         Ensures that all passengers wear safety belts and wheelchairs are locked into position.

·         Maintains vehicle in neat and clean condition anticipating needed mechanical service so appointments can be arranged that are convenient to program operations.

·         Keeps vehicle maintenance records current; coordinate and schedule routine and episodic vehicle maintenance.

·         Reports to Supervisor any vehicle operating problems, malfunctions or incidents out of the ordinary routine.

·         Maintains accurate daily records of number of trips, individuals transported, miles and gallons of gas.

·         Compiles all necessary information to meet reporting requirements.

·         Transports participants to and from physician or other medical appointments, as requested

·         Assists with program activities by transporting participants to an event, as coordinated by the activities manager.

·         Establishes and maintains communication with patients and coworkers to improve quality of service and customer satisfaction.

·         Lifts patients in and out of bed, chairs, taxis and ambulances to move them to and from treatment areas and procedure rooms.

·         Transports medical equipment, supplies, documents and laboratory specimens to designated treatment, diagnostic and patient care areas.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         1+ year in experience in a healthcare setting preferred

·         CPR/BLS certification or must be obtained within 30 days of hire

·         Clean driving record

·         Valid Driver’s License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds.

BENEFITS: 

Medical, Dental and Vision

Generous Paid Time Off

401 (K)

Daily Pay Option

Employee Assistance Program

Notice:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Florida AHCA Level 2 background screening in accordance with state regulations. https://info.flclearinghouse.com