Transporter / Van Driver - 1st Shift Full Time

  • Full-time

Company Description

Since 1964, Indiana families have looked to Miller's Health Systems for compassionate care for their loved ones. This once family owned and operated company evolved over time to expand beyond traditional nursing home care. Today, Miller's facilities across the state offer rehabilitation services, adult day care services, assisted living and traditional long-term nursing care. Many of our facilities have specialized units to care for those with Alzheimer's and other dementia or for loved ones in need of hospice care. We strongly believe in the value of providing quality care for individuals in locations that help them stay close to home. In addition to services provided within the walls of our Miller's facilities, we also operate a therapy company and have a partnership in a home health care company.

Just over a decade ago, Miller's Health Systems transitioned to a 100% employee owned company with a workforce of well over 3000 throughout the state of Indiana. Miller's is known for achievements in quality, with an emphasis on education and technology and is one of the largest 100% employee owned health care providers in the nation.

Job Description

Are you friendly and enjoy building relationships with new people? You are comfortable interacting with a variety of personalities? Do you have a clean driving record? Consider becoming a Van Driver for Miller's.

As as a Transporter - Van Driver at Miller’s, you play a key role in patient satisfaction and well-being. You are responsible for transporting residents to and from medical appointment and off-site activities in a company van. 

You may be the ideal candidate if you:

·         Have previous experience in healthcare/patient activities (preferred)

·         Have good communication skills.

·         Possess a current driver’s license and good driving record

·         Are passionate about delivering excellent customer service

·         Are professional in appearance and behavior

Qualifications

 General:

1. Successfully complete pre-employment process and screening.

2. Able to pass physical examination given in behalf of gainful employment within the facility.

3. Satisfactorily pass through required orientation and training. Be able to follow written and/or verbal instructions.

Essential Functions:

1. Schedule and/or coordinate physician appointments for residents. Communicate physician appointments with nursing and other appropriate departments.

2. Utilize the computerized resident calendar for all appointments if available.

3. If deemed necessary and family is not present, stay with resident at appointment.

4. If a resident needs additional hands on assistance during physician visit, driver or designee will make arrangements to have resident,s responsible party/designee or certified/licenses staff member present during visit.

5. If the resident needs oxygen, nursing staff will ensure all necessary equipment is set up for transport. 

6. Make sure residents are well groomed before leaving the facility.

7. Make sure all the necessary paperwork is taken to the appointment, and check with resident,s nurse for any last minute pertinent updates.

8. Ensure phone is in van and charged.

9. Review of emergency procedures. Kept in vehicle.

10. Review of van driver preparation check list. Kept in vehicle.

11. During transport, ensure resident is secured in van with a lap restraint and shoulder harness. 

12. Provide a communications link between the physician and facility.

13. Provide for resident needs while at an appointment.

14. Act as a representative of the facility at all times. May involve some marketing tasks as appropriate.

15. Keep van clean and free of trash and debris.

EXPOSURE CATEGORY II: Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but employment may require unplanned Category I tasks

Additional Information

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