Driver Attendant - Non Medical Stretcher
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Driver Attendant - Non Medical Stretcher

Health First

Job Location : all cities,FL, USA

Posted on : 2024-11-19T11:30:18Z

Job Description :
POSITION SUMMARYTo be fully engaged in safely operating Health First vehicles to transport stretcher and wheelchair patients that are discharged from Health First facilities to nursing homes, assisted living and/or patient residence. Adheres to established department performance productivity, I-CARE Values and customer experience standards.PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:* Provides courteous, professional service by always introducing self to patient and explaining mode of transport, wheelchair vs stretcher.* Safely operates both stretcher and wheelchair. Reports any issues to Manager. Removes broken or defective equipment immediately.* Transfers and assists patients onto the stretcher or into wheelchair, ensuring patient is properly secured and the stretcher/ wheelchair is locked and in stable position prior to transport.* Transports medically cleared cooperative Baker Act patients. Must have one of the same sex on board with patient.* Responsible for care and safe delivery of patient belongings from hospital to destination location.* Consistently practices appropriate hand washing before and after each patient encounter.* Receives and confirms proper discharge paperwork and handoff communication with RN prior to leaving facility.* Cleans stretcher and wheelchair after each patient transport with hospital approved germicidal product.* Properly disposes of linen by returning to a Health First facility.* Communicates professionally with dispatch and other associates throughout the IDN using proper phone and email etiquette.* Maintains vehicle and performs daily maintenance inspections and documents appropriate findings.* Fuels vehicle at end of shift and cleans vehicle inside wiping down seats, sweeping floors, keeping vehicle free of personal items and maintaining supplies; washes outside of vehicle.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:* Education:* High school diploma or equivalent* Completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention class within 6 months of hire* Licensure/Certification: Must be 21 years of age or older to drive company vehicles and maintain a current, valid State of Florida driver's license and clean State of Florida Motor Vehicle Record.* Knowledge/Skills/Abilities* Ability to interact cordially and communicate with patients' families and associates.* Ability to speak/understand written and verbal instructions in the English language.* Effective oral and written communication skills.* Active listening skills.* Ability to work independently and successfully in a fast-paced environment o Ability to effectively assess and evaluate situations to ensure safety for all patients.* Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately.* Attention to detail.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:* Work Experience: Previous experience in customer service.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Medium* Physically agile; may require walking, standing running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing or crouching frequently.* Medium work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, with or without assistance.* May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or over head.* May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.* May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to loud noise.* May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC Guidelines.* Communicating with others to exchange information.* Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.* Workspace may vary from open to confined; on site or remote.* May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.
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