About The Role

## Description

Community Wellness Partners

Transportation Driver Description & Responsibilities

**\*\* CDL IS NOT REQUIRED \*\***

**MAIN FUNCTION**: Responsible for the safe transportation of residents in the Adult Day Health Care program, Social Adult Day Care, Active Day, Food Transport, Laundry Transports, Activities trips and for special transportation request approved by the Operations Manager

**DUTIES AND RESPONOSIBILITIES:**

Responsible for the operation of facility transportation vehicles which includes but not limited to cars, trucks and multi-passenger vans with a focus on safety.
All drivers report to the Operations Manager
Maintains defensive driving at all times responding to all safety signs, traffic and road conditions.
Assist in coordinating daycare routes when the Operation Manager is off campus due to illness, vacation or other responsibilities
Assists registrants and other passengers with boarding and exiting the vehicle and assures safe destination and arrival. Operates lifts and securement devices; as necessary.
Will dress neat for work and wear a clean polo style shirt with casual pants. (No Jeans)
Interprets driving directions to plan the most efficient route service available.
Follows specific regularly scheduled routes for Adult Day Health Care/Social Adult Day Care and initiates route changes upon the admission of new registrants.
Completes resident discharge transports and may assist residents with transporting their personal belongings
A driver will transport food daily from the Presbyterian Residential Community to The Medical Adult Daycare. A driver will also transport food goods/supplies once per week to for Medical Daycare staff to restock
A driver will make a return trip from Medical Day Care to Presbyterian Residential Community daily to return any trays or supplies.
Deliver food from PRC to the Meadows as needed
Fuels vehicles, at half a tank or as assigned
Will clean both the exterior and interior of fleet vehicles as needed or assigned
Pick up and /or drop off vehicles to and from our repair shops as assigned
In accordance with facility policies responds immediately to accident or medical emergencies with proper notification to designated parties relative to the accident/incident.
Maintains accurate, up to date records as required. Complete daily and Monthly logs
All drivers will notify the Operations Manager if running late for a transport
If a passenger is going to be late to their destination the Operations Manager will notify the Daycare Director
Notifies the Operations Manager of any vehicle problems for immediate attention to ensure vehicle safety at all times.
Must possess a valid/clean New York state driver’s license in good standing meeting insurers’ requirements.
A NYSDMV drivers abstract is required
Will perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager

**EDUCATION**: High School Graduate or GED.

**CONTACTS**: Co-workers, residents/registrants, family members, individuals in the community.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**: Stands, bends, drives and walks most of the day. Must have good eye sight to ensure safe navigation of fleet vehicles. Will push wheelchairs and assist individuals entering and exiting the vehicles.

## Qualifications