Description JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for providing transportation for residents to and from external appointments and other activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned.) § Prepare transportation schedule to accommodate residents and the facility transportation needs. § Provide transportation for residents to and from various external appointments, errands, or other related activities. § Demonstrate proper techniques in transferring residents to and from the vehicle. § Demonstrate safe driving techniques and concern for passenger safety. § Maintain company fleet vehicles in a clean and operable condition. Arrange vehicle maintenance when necessary. § Perform other duties as assigned. This position requires a screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Requirements REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES: § Valid and active Commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a passenger endorsement is required. § CPR and First Aid certification is required. If not certified, must be able to obtain within 30 days after employment. § High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. § Ability to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner and to be able to carefully follow written and oral instructions. § Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently throughout the workday. § Maintain good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. § Ability to manage and cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position accordingly. § Work closely with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people. § Assume the responsibility for maintaining professional competence through participation in programs, seminars, and/or training. § Willing to work beyond the normal working hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. § Ability to handle department equipment according to standard procedures. § Ability to work effectively with residents, staff, and visitors with flexibility, personal integrity, sensitivity, and discretion at all times. § Reports all accidents and incidents to supervisor no matter how minor they may be. § Attends and participates in in-service classes, on-the-job programs, etc. as scheduled and directed. § Honor the Residents’ Rights polices at all times. § Maintains and protect the privacy and confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) per the company’s HIPAA medical privacy policy. § Be expected (and required) to perform any task in a safe, sanitary and efficient manner in accordance with established procedures. § Follows facility safety program. § Assumes accountability for data contained in the Employee Handbook. § Any exposure to blood or body fluids that contain visible blood must be reported to supervisor on the shift in which the incident occurs. § Be familiar with universal precautions (i.e. frequent hand washing, using gloves, etc.). § Understand that this position contains Category II tasks that may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. § Ability to understand and use universal precautions and appropriate protective measures, which are readily available to every employee, engaged in Category I tasks. § Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. § This list of functions, duties, responsibilities, and skills is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employer reserves the right to assign additional duties and responsibilities as necessary.