Pine Forest Health and Rehabilitation Looking for Transport Driver at Jackson MS United States Full Time

Transport Driver MUST BE A CNA (CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT)

JOB SUMMARY :

The primary purpose of the Transport Driver position is to perform the day-to-day activities of the Transport Department Driver and other duties, as directed by your supervisor

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Administrative Functions

• Ensure that work / delivery / pickup / cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical
• Assist in coordinating daily resident transport pickup / delivery services with nursing when performing routine assignments in resident living areas
• Attend department and staff meetings as directed
• File complaints / grievances with your supervisor
• Turn in all lost and found articles to your supervisor
• Maintain a lost and found area in the laundry department

Transport Services Functions

• Establishes and maintain communication with patients and coworkers to improve quality of service and customer satisfaction
• Transports patients inside and outside of the facility to designated areas in a punctual and timely manner
• Transports medical equipment, supplies and laboratory specimens to designated treatment, diagnostic and patient care areas
• Respects and protects patient confidence and confidentiality by keeping all sensitive and patient information private
• Follows all protocols and procedures to ensure safe delivery of patients, their possessions, supplies and laboratory specimens
• Maintains a secure, clean and healthy work environment by adhering to the standards and regulations that are set forth by the hospital and local, state and federal governments,
• Perform day-to-day transport driver functions including delivery and pickup of residents
• Load and unload residents on to facility vans
• Perform specific tasks according to daily work assignments
• Perform assigned tasks according to established transport procedures
• Fold, count, stack, hang, label and distribute clean laundry to residents daily or as instructed
• Conduct or coordinate vehicle maintenance
• Conduct or coordinate vehicle cleaning
• Keep transport van area clean and sanitary
• Discard waste / trash into proper containers and reline receptacle with plastic liner

Staff Development Functions

• Participate in department projects as directed
• Attend in-service programs and on-the-job training classes as directed
• Attend annual OSHA and CDC in-service programs for hazard communication, TB management and blood borne pathogens standards

Safety and Sanitation Functions

• Follow established fire safety policies and procedures
• Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies
• Follows established facility vehicle safety precautions
• Use safe driving practices at all times when operating the facility vehicle
• Do not operate the facility vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs or any prescribed medication that may create impairment or result in a hazardous condition
• Report any vehicle malfunctions to your supervisor immediately
• Wear and / or use safety equipment and supplies when lifting or moving heavy objects
• Ensure that assigned work areas are kept in a clean and sanitary manner
• Keep work areas free of hazardous objects, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc
• Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used in the work area Always refer to MSDSs when necessary
• Follow established procedures for product labeling and MSDSs
• Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor
• Report any and all accidents / incidents to your supervisor during the shift in which they occur
• Ensure that established infection control and universal precautions are followed
• Use appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious materials
• Discard sharps into designated container
• Follow established hand washing procedures
• Dispose of refuse daily according to proper sanitation procedures
• Coordinate isolation procedures with nursing services
• Participate in in-service training prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids or hazardous chemicals

Equipment and Supply Functions

• Keep supervisor informed of supply needs
• Report all broken or malfunctioning equipment to your supervisor
• Ensure that the facility delivery vehicle is maintained in clean and proper working order
• Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of your shift

Resident Rights Responsibilities

• Maintain the confidentially of all resident information
• Knock before entering a resident’s room
• Honor resident’s personal and property rights
• Report all allegations of resident abuse and / or misappropriation of resident property
• Inform resident when it is necessary to move his / her personal possessions
• Report resident complaints of missing or mislabeled property to your supervisor

Working Conditions

• Works primarily driving the facility vehicles to deliver and pickup residents for appointments
• Loads and unloads residents into and out of the facility vehicle
• Moves intermittently during work hours
• Is subject to frequent interruptions and may need to reschedule appointments
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agency personnel, etc under all conditions and circumstances
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors
• Communicates with other transport personnel, nursing personnel and other department personnel
• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions, temporarily, when necessary
• Is subject to callback during emergency conditions
• May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc, throughout the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, plastics, synthetics, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other potential contaminants
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals

JOB REQUIREMENTS : Education

Education

Must possess a high school diploma or GED

Experience

None required On-the-job training provided

Specific Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must possess a valid driver’s license without any restrictions
• Current CPR certification or must be obtained within days of hire
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions and accept constructive feedback
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel, and the general public
• Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel
• Must have patience, tact, a positive attitude and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing laundry practices
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds, liquids, disinfecting solutions, etc
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law