Driver at Highland House Nursing Rehabilitation Center

Yakima, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

22.97

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Safe driving, Vehicle maintenance, Patient care, Emergency response, Communication, Record keeping, Time management, Compassion, Patience, Tact, Independent work

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Avalon Care Center Yakima is seeking a dependable, safe, and compassionate Driver! The Driver is responsible for assisting and safely transporting participants to and from the Facility and their residence. $20.00 - $22.97/hr Full time CNA license is required Full-time are eligible for: * 401K * Medical, Dental & Vision * FSA & Dependent Care FSA * Life Insurance * AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability * Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity * Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection * Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance. **Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.** Responsibilities * Daily safety checks of the vehicle. * Reporting immediately to the Transportation Coordinator any problems related to the vehicle, routing or scheduling. * Reporting immediately to the Program Director any problems observed or encountered while transporting participants. * Safe assistance and transportation of participants. * Responsible handling of participant’s personal belongings, medications and family communications which must be conveyed from the participant’s residence to the Center. * Maintaining good rapport with family caregivers and participants. * Maintaining good rapport with the community. * Daily cleaning of the interior of the vehicle. * Daily “gas-up” and weekly fluid check of the vehicle. * Assist with emergency evacuation of participants if inclement weather (e.g. a hurricane) is threatened or if there is a power failure or other reason that the Center must close during program hours. * Coordinate driver emergencies in route with emergency assistance. Qualifications * Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state (preferred) * Prior experience in transportation of the elderly and or physically/mentally challenged persons preferred. * Must hold a currently valid driver's license as required by the State and a “no point” driving record verified by the Department of Motor Vehicles. * Fluency in English is required. Depending on assigned area, knowledge of Spanish may be beneficial. * High school diploma or equivalent. * Pre-employment health evaluation by a licensed physician certifying good health and absence of infectious disease and freedom from communicable disease, including tuberculosis in the communicable form, according to acceptable screening methods of the Department of Health. * Patience and tact necessary for contact with residents. * Must be reliable and capable of working independently and remaining calm in case of emergency.

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Responsibilities

The driver is responsible for the safe transportation of participants to and from the facility while maintaining vehicle cleanliness and safety standards. They must also handle participant belongings, medications, and maintain professional rapport with families and the community.