PT Driver - Medical Transportation (Flexible Schedule)

Department: Transportation

Reports to:  Core Services Manager

 

Status: PT - Non-Exempt

Hours per week: Under 30 per week

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Operates The Whole Person vehicles to transport consumers to predetermined destinations safely, promptly and courteously. 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

REQUIRED SKILLS

COMPETENCIES

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sitting on a daily basis for many hours at a time, driving, walking to and from the door of the destination and assisting passengers, bending/stooping on a daily basis while lifting packages, assisting passengers or doing vehicle maintenance, pushing and pulling daily to operate lift or ramp.

Driver must also manage riders in wheelchairs.  This entails negotiating single steps or curbs, positioning the wheelchair on the lift platform, maneuvering the wheelchair inside the vehicle and securing the wheelchair with the tie-down system.  The weight of a wheelchair and passenger can easily exceed 200 pounds.  All drivers receive training on wheelchair management and are encouraged to know their limits.

 

OTHER DUTIES

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

The Whole Person is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring staff members reflecting the great diversity of our community.  Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request.  People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.