Coordinator Of Transportation Jobs

BLURB & BENEFITS Job Summary

In collaboration with the Executive Director, plans, organizes, develops and directs the transportation program for the community. Maintains role as resident advocate with a focus on the community’s mission. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
• Participates in orientation of new staff.
• Is a motivated, independent individual who can organize workload so that all functions are completed appropriately.
• Self-motivation, self-confidence, and adaptability.
• Is dedicated
• Assist in preparation of the Emergency Preparation Handbook and update current information as needed.
• Maintain the neat and clean appearance of the van both interior and exterior.
• Check the van for needed repairs and coordinate with the Executive Director on arrangements to have repair/routine maintenance services.
• Read and study the Emergency Preparation Handbook and provide feedback on issues of concern.
• Consistently follows the policies and procedures of the facility.
• Possesses personal qualities such as dependability (includes attendance and punctuality), kindness, compassion, understanding, interest, respect for residents as individuals, integrity, loyalty, and sense of humor.
• Record issues concerning residents and family members and communicate with the Executive Director.
• Logs residents and staff that are on the bus and leaves info with the Concierge
• Demonstrates ability to remain calm in emergency and/or stressful situations and gives everyone a feeling of confidence that station is under control.
• Emotionally stable, tactful, and poised.
• Ensures that resident information log is current and on the bus for any emergencies
• Meet weekly with the activity team to develop a plan for the activity schedule.
• Exhibits genuine interest in and appreciation of adults in later years of life.
• Common sense and good judgement
• Assist in proper admission, transfer, and discharge of residents and uses proper body mechanics at all times.
• Manage the handicap ramp and load residents according to safety guidelines.
• Transport residents to; medical appointments, shopping trips, adventure rides, etc. safely.

Professional Requirements

• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Completes inservices and returns in a timely fashion.
• Maintains resident confidentiality at all times.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Attends monthly staff meetings.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Attends annual review and department inservices, as scheduled.
• Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

Regulatory Requirements

• High School education preferred
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Previous experience with geriatric clients preferred
• Current certification in 1st Aid (Basic knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering basic first aid and resident care QUALIFICATIONS:
• Neat, clean, well-groomed and responsible
• Completion of training program for certification(CNA PREFERRED NOT REQUIRED)
• Valid Chauffer’s license
• Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than 75 pounds.
• Must have a valid state issued driver’s license in good standing with DMV
• Good physical and mental health in compliance with state and local requirements
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm, and positive attitude toward the elderly
• Must be able to squat, reach, and stretch without distress.
• Current CPR certification

Must be able to tolerate extended periods of standing and walking. Language Skills:

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising resident care.
• Additional languages preferred. Skills:
• Basic computer knowledge. Physical Demands: