Transportation Driver (Non CDL)

Classification

Non-Exempt

Reports to

Residential Service Manager

Location

Hazelwood ICF, 1800 Old Bluegrass AVE, Louisville, KY 40215-1168

Organizational Scope

Hazelwood Intermediate Care Facility (New Vista Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. and Bluegrass Oakwood, Inc.)

Job Description

Summary/Objective

Required Education and Experience

• High School degree or equivalent
• Valid Drivers License

Essential Functions:

Under the supervision of the Residential Service Manager the employee will be responsible for:

• Completes assigned trips while maintaining safety of passengers (wheelchair and ambulatory)
• Provides vehicle tie-down and lift training to employees as requested.
• Maintains documentation for trips as per facility procedure, to include but not limited to pre and post trip inspections.
• Learn and follow all policies and procedures.
• Preforms preventative maintenance and completes PM documentation for assigned vehicles.
• Keeps assigned vehicles clean, with no loose items in passenger area.

Competencies

• Confidentiality: Maintains confidentiality in regard to personnel and resident related matters.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner or seeks assistance in resolving problem. Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Teamwork: Demonstrates an ability to work collaboratively with others. Balances team and individual responsibilities. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed. Volunteers in times of need. Assists co-workers. Works overtime and participates in activities outside the scope of regular duties.
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Keeps commitments. Completes task on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Organizational Skills: Manages multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Time Management: Completes assigned projects and tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
• Adaptability: Manages more than one project at a time. Changes work schedule as required to meet the needs of the facility. Identifies areas that need change and offers suggestion for improvement.
• Initiative: Proactively seeks new ideas and processes that improve departmental services and efficiency. Seeks and assumes additional responsibilities. Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Works Under Pressure: Able to work within the restraint of deadlines. Projects a positive attitude with other departments and employees even in times of extreme pressure. Asks other team members for assistance when needed.

Work Environment

This job typically operates in wide variety of facility locations with a constant exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must be able to participate and demonstrate their knowledge of approved crisis management procedures. Refer to Essential Demands.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full Time: Sunday – Thursday, Weekend work required within this schedule. Typical hours are between 8AM- 4:00PM

Travel

This position requires constant travel.

AAP/EEO Statement

New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee or contractor on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, employee benefits and training. It is also the company’s policy to prohibit all