Title: Driver for Medical Transportation 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
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NOTE: All employees must show proof of vaccination against Covid-19 at time of hire. 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. |