Job Details
Job Location
Bus – Bristol, RI
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$18.00 – $21.00 Hourly
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Transportation
Description
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
- Provider of safe and efficient care and transportation to non-ambulatory or disabled person(s) normally confined to a wheelchair or in need of other patient assist devices.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
- Assigned Base Supervisor, Director of Chair Car, S-1
RESPONSIBILITY:
- The Bus Driver is directly responsible to the Bus Manager.
- The primary functional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Read and understand the companys Policy and Procedure Manual.
- Reporting on time and in uniform for their assigned shift in good mental and physical health.
- Ensure that assigned vehicle is stocked, serviced, and cleaned as specified by the daily checklist.
- Assure all biomedical equipment is checked, operated, and maintained in accordance with manufacturers standards.
- Perform, with a good attitude, all job tasks assigned by the Base Supervisor or other managerial personnel.
- Maintain the base living quarters (bunkroom, TV room, bathrooms, garage bay, etc.) in clean and sanitary condition.
- Greet all inspection personnel both within the company and State or local officials, professionally, courteously, and with enthusiasm.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- The duties of the Bus Driver include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:
- Upon receiving the vehicle assignment at the start of shift, the Bus Driver will do the following during the first 15-20 minutes of shift: complete equipment checklist; check fluid levels, visual inspection of lights and exterior; restock equipment; and inform the Bus Manager.
- If a call precludes the above, it will be accomplished at the earliest possible time.
- Responds to facilities or specific addresses assigned to their route or instructed by dispatch to provide care and transportation to non-ambulatory or disabled persons. While on the road, ensure that constant communication contact is maintained with dispatch.
- Operate the Bus in a safe and reasonable manner and in accordance with the laws of Due Regard.
- Complete the appropriate documentation on all calls in a legible manner and to the standard expected within the company.
- Carry out all assignments in a timely and professional manner.
- Ensure that vehicle is appropriately stocked, cleaned (vehicle trash can emptied, vehicle washed inside and out).
- While on duty, have on your person all appropriate credentials and drivers license.
- Familiarize self with service area and facilities.
- Maintain professional radio procedures in accordance with the policy and procedures of the company.
- Conduct oneself so as to never endanger a patient, or the credibility of the company.
- Serve as a Team Member and as such adopt a whatever it takes to get the job done attitude.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
- The Requirements to maintain employment will include:
- Ability to read, understand, and communicate in English.
- Ability to lift and carry 125 pounds.
- Maintain an active Drivers License.
- Maintain all appropriate and mandate credentials as defined by the company.