Driver - Per Diem
Teaneck, NJ, United States
** Driver - Per Diem**
**Job Category****:** Support **Requisition Number****:** DRIVE008315 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
**Job Title:** Driver
**Department:** Patient Transportation
**Position Summary:** The position requires the transport of patients and other persons to and from the Holy Name Medical Center (HNMC) from various locations in the area.
**Requirements:**
High School Diploma or equivalent experience is required. Good communication and interpersonal skills required, mobility, agility, and the capability to bend, lift minimally and stretch shall be required in order to perform the functions of the position as may be required to assist patients and others with physical restrictions i.e. wheelchairs, walkers etc. Prior Driver experience preferred, demonstrated ability to operate a straight van, a mini-van as well as a mini-bus. Experience working with the elderly/disabled also preferred. Bi lingual Spanish preferred. Current CDL New Jersey Drivers License preferred. Valid NJ Drivers License required. Driver would be encouraged to obtain his/her CDL Drivers License within one year from date of hire. A good driving record and no outstanding violations required. Driver is encouraged to get AHA CPR Certification within one year from start date. MAVT Certification is preferred.
**Essential Functions of the Job:**
* Demonstrate a courteous, professional, understanding and compassionate demeanor when interacting with patients, staff, visitors, physicians and others while ensuring confidentiality.
* The ability to comprehend spoken and written English, to communicate with clarity, work independently with non-combative and consistent behavior, good assessment and documentation skills, good technical procedure skills and/or willingness to learn ability to interact with a diverse patient population.
* Provides safe transportation to and from the hospital daily and plans and coordinates travel route to minimize transportation time and clients length of stay on the van/shuttle advises manager of change.
* Flexibility to perform various additional driving responsibilities including airport runs, driving tasks, and other miscellaneous driving tasks.
* Maintains cleanliness and safety of van/shuttle. Check the various fluid levels in the engine compartment daily and reports vehicle problems to Supervisor, Patient Transport for repair.
* Observes and demonstrates knowledge of emergency preparedness and medical center policy regarding fire and safety regulations, infection control standards, smoking regulations, telephone usage and other rules governing conduct while at work.
* Participates in Performance Improvement activities, demonstrates consistent reliability/dependability through attendance and punctuality provides services to reflect a commitment to the Holy Name Medical Center Mission and accepts and completes additional responsibilities as directed.
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