Patient Driver - Baton Rouge PACE

The Patient Driver operates 14 passenger vans or smaller. The Patient Driver transports Participants to and from their own home to the PACE Center and to Physician appointments.  Prepares and provides appropriate documentation as required.  May be responsible for vehicle maintenance and presentation.  The position relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks and works under close supervision

Responsibilities

Driving Duties
1.    Drives a specially equipped van to deliver physically limited patients/residents to varied destinations. Assures that wheelchair lifts and tie down equipment are properly operated and that patients/residents are delivered to appointments in a timely manner. Assures that all patients/residents are in seats and have seatbelt properly fitted and secured.
2.    Follows established schedules, adjusts schedules to meet unanticipated changes, determines the safest and most efficient pick-up and delivery routes.
3.    Assists patients/residents on and off the van in a safe and courteous manner. Deals with medical equipment and other emergencies that may arise.
4.    Takes on added responsibilities of picking up secured medication from the pharmacy as scheduled and will assist in delivery of sealed packaged medications to the nursing homes.

Vehicle Monitoring/Inspections
1.    Inspects van daily utilizing van checklist sheets. Reports the need for maintenance.
2.    Maintains van in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
3.    Maintains accurate and time maintenance and repair logs
4.    Provides documentation of daily trip logs, mileage and other data required for DOTD monthly reports.
5.    Responsible for safe operation of the OSBM, Inc. vehicle and is responsible for oversight of keeping the van with adequate fuel, to avoid "running out of gas" while in transport with or without patients/residents.

Member of the Interdisciplinary Team
1.    Attends staff meetings and takes part in facility in-services. May be required to perform Transportation Assessments.
2.    Communicates any change in patients/residents' condition to nursing department.
3.    Completes documentation as required.
4.    Demonstrates willingness to assist staff with direct patients/residents' care /activities as needed and as trained, when not driving the van.
 

Qualifications

Experience - 5 years of good driving experience

Education - High School Diploma or GED

Special Skills - Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and operate handicap accessible vehicles.

Licensure - LA CDL Driver’s License (Class D or Higher), BLS