Driver

MAIN FUNCTION : Responsible for the safe transportation of residents in the Adult Day Health Care

program, Social Adult Day Care, Active Day, Non-Emergency Medical Transports, Dialysis

Transports, Laundry Transports, Activities trips and for special transportation request approved by the

Transportation Team Leader or Manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for the operation of facility transportation vehicles which includes but not limited to cars, trucks and multi-passenger vans with a focus on safety.
• All drivers report to the Transportation Team Leader
• Maintains defensive driving at all times responding to all safety signs, traffic and road conditions.
• Assists registrants / residents / family members, and other passengers in boarding and exiting the vehicle and assures safe destination and arrival.

Operates lifts and securement devices; as necessary.

Will dress neat for work and wear the required Community Wellness Partners shirt with casual pants.

No Jeans)

• Interprets driving directions to plan the most efficient route service available.
• Follows specific regularly scheduled routes for Adult Day Health Care / Social Adult Day Care / Doctor Appointments and initiates route changes upon the admission of new registrants.
• Provides transportation as necessary for special functions outside the facility and transports residents back and forth to appointments as requested.
• Fuels vehicles, as necessary or assigned
• Will clean both the exterior and interior of fleet vehicles as needed or assigned
• Pick up and / or drop off vehicles to and from our repair shops as assigned
• In accordance with facility policies responds immediately to accident or medical emergencies with proper notification to designated parties relative to the accident / incident.
• Maintains accurate, up to date records as required.
• All drivers will notify the Team Leader if additional coverage is needed when a driver may be running late for a transport
• If a passenger is going to be late to their destination the Team leader will notify the appropriate Daycare Director or Unit Secretary
• Notifies the Transportation Team Leader of any vehicle problems for immediate attention to ensure vehicle safety at all times.
• Must possess a valid / clean New York state driver’s license in good standing meeting insurers’ requirements.
• A NYSDMV drivers abstract is required
• Will perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Team Leader or Transportation Manager

EDUCATION : High School Graduate or GED

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Stands, bends, drives and walks most of the day.

Must have good eye

sight to ensure safe navigation of fleet vehicles.

Will push wheelchairs and assist individuals entering

and exiting the vehicles