Elder Services - Transporter

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.Open:September 25, 2024Close:When FilledJob Title:TransporterDepartment:EldersReports To:Executive Director, Elders Wellness CenterHours:40 HoursWK - FTSalary:Per Salary Matrix + Benefits*Requisition:548*The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.Salaries are market competitive. For Accurate salary information, call (253)-573-7863 or email Summary:Drive a medi-van equipped to provide non-emergency transport of mobility-impaired Puyallup Elders by accommodating wheelchairs, walkers, and or other durable medical devices (DME) to health-related appointments and treatments.Provide transportation for activities via 15 passenger vans or similar for Puyallup Elders in a safe and timely manner.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Ensures the safe and timely transport of clients to health-related appointments, and social events as assigned. Ensures vans are ready for transport and in front of pick up area 15 minutes prior to departure.Checks with schedulers throughout shift for any changes in the day's assignments and adjusts routes plies with traffic regulations.Recommends and facilitates approved routine maintenance and repairs on program vehicles.Walks around the van(s) to observe any visible defects, and checks operating systems- brakes, horn, windshield wipers, lights, first-aid kits, emergency flashers, and door opening devices before starting trips. Checks working condition of cell phone to ensure communication with scheduler. Inspects vehicles and corrects inadequacies; and logs mileages prior to and during assigned transports.Loads or unloads DME - wchairs, walkers, o2, bags, and other necessary personal items.Picks up elders at home or other noted facilities. Provides whatever assistance is required for boarding of patient and any caregiver. Makes sure wheelchair and passenger are properly secured before starting the van. Assists clients in safely entering and exiting the vehicleDepending on route, may pick up several elders for a common destination.Upon arrival at health care facility, assists elders in leaving van and reaching proper offices or treatment areas. Checks van to ensure that no personal items have been left behind.Depending on scheduled transports, the driver will confer with scheduler to decide whether additional pick-ups can be done before beginning to return elders to their homes.After all trips are complete, return van to designated parking area, make final inspection, lock van, and returns keys to the office lock box.Review schedule for next day, check map for unfamiliar destinations, double check times and appointments with scheduler.Picks up and delivers supplies, medications, and daily meals for homebound clients.Provides first-aidCPR if required during elder transport. Immediately notifies EMS911, supervisor if skilled assistance is required. Completes reportdocumentation at the end of each shift.Reports traffic accidents immediately to schedulersupervisor, requesting police or ambulance services as needed. Assists injured persons with first-aid until these services arrive. Completes accident report and any other documentation required.Maintains strict client confidentiality.Maintains professionalism and mindful regard to client's privacy, personal effects, safety, health and well-being.Maintains integrity and standard of personal ethics on and off the job, as not to call their trustworthiness with client's personal effects into question.Performs other duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities:This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.Qualifications and Requirements:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, andor ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education andor Experience:High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one year of related work experience andor training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience driving a medi-van and 15-passengar van.Language Skills:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Patience and tact necessary for contacts with elders and caregivers.Mathematical Skills:Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Reasoning Ability:Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Licenses or Certificates:Must have a valid and unrestricted Washington State Driver's License. Driver's License must not contain any restrictions that would otherwise prevent an employee from driving a GSA vehicle.Must have and maintain a current First AidCPR certification.Must have and maintain a current Food Handler's permit.Other Skills and Abilities:Must be culturally sensitive, exhibit patience and good listening skills.Must be able to drive a 15-person passenger van and medi-van.Must be reliable and capable of working independently and remaining calm in case of emergency.Must submit to and be able to pass a criminal background check prior to employment and periodically throughout employment.Must be flexible in order to provide service to clients with varying levels of needs and behaviors.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ability to lift, push, pull and position elders frequently Ability to perform considerable reaching, stooping, and bending.Hearing and vision abilities within normal range (corrected) to drive safely and to observe and communicate with the elder.The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift andor move 10 to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Requires the ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Local travel required.Regular exposure to injuries and illnessFrequent need to handle urgent or crisis situationsOccasional exposure to blood borne pathogensdiseasesThe Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of dian Preference Employer as Required by LawNative American preference applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors. Because of the large number of applications received and limited job positions, your application will not guarantee employment.

Created: 2024-11-05