Van Driver, Senior at Encompass Health in Gadsden, Alabama

Job Description:

ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF GADSDEN

The Senior Van Driver performs supervisory and a variety of direct patient care activities. The position oversees Transportation functions related to patients who are transferred to and from the facility via the facility van and ensures maintenance of transportation vans and efficiency of the Transportation department. The Senior Van Driver reports department and patient issues to the Director of Plant Operations, as needed, attends leadership functions within the hospital and ensures overall quality. The position provides direct patient care to pedicatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Job Code: 100102

License or Certification:
- Valid driver's license appropriate for the heaviest class vehicle to be driven
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification
Education, Training and Years of Experience:
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Previous transportation experience required
- Must be 25 years of age
Machines, Equipment Used:
- General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer.
Physical Requirements:
- Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.
- Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.
Compliance:
- Adheres to the company's Standards of Business Conduct.
- Maintains current licensure and/or certifications, if applicable.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
- Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
- Ability to work independently without supervision.
Environmental Conditions:
- Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure.
- Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.
- Handicapped accessible.
- May work under stressful circumstances at times.
Proficiency or Productivity Standards:
- Meets established attendance standards.
- Adheres to hospital/department dress code including wearing ID badge.
- May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.
- May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.
- Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster.
- May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Address: 801 Goodyear Avenue, Gadsden 35903
Shift: Day Job
Schedule: Full-time
Job ID: 2028842 Apply Now