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