NBT - Chairvan

## Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Chairvan Operator

Department: Northern Berkshire Transport

Reporting to: Paratransit Supervisor

SUMMARY

Provide the transportation of patients/clients and college students to and from hospitals, convalescent facilities, dialysis centers, rehabilitation centers, medical offices and their private residences in a safe, secure and professional manner.

DUTIES AND RRESPONSIBILITIES

1. Transporting patients, students and clients utilizing company vehicles in a safe and professional manner.
2. Effective communicates with dispatch regarding schedule progress and to receive instructions.
3. Maintain a professional image and attitude in regards to clients, visitors and co‐workers.
4. Complete daily vehicle pre‐trip and post trip inspections, and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
5. Assist clients and patients as needed to safely complete the transfer.
6. Must understand instructions in English (both written and spoken).
7. Must be able to accurately complete activity logs vehicle reports.
8. Must be able to understand and operate GPS devices, 2 way radios, and cell phones.
9. Perform all duties as assigned by contracting agencies.
10. Must be physically able to step up and down steps, safely secure clients for transport, lift up to 50 lbs, and transport wheelchair patients on paved and unpaved surfaces.

## Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

1. Must comprehend, and comply with, the NEMT Transportation Employee Handbook, and performance standards.
2. Exceed minimum age requirement of 18years.
3. Must possess a valid Massachusetts Driver’s license, and provide a current DMV printout.
4. Pass a mandatory pre‐employment drug and alcohol screening.
5. Must pass a mandatory criminal background test.
6. CPR certification.