Wheelchair Van Driver

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Location | Columbus, Ohio

Our company focus is to transport clients who are in need of Non-Emergency Medical Transportation to doctors appointments and other events when needed.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provides the passengers with prompt, effective, and appropriate care.
• Assists the passenger in entering and/or exiting the vehicle.
• Monitors the well-being of the passenger and ensures the passenger’s privacy and comfort.
• Ensures that all vehicle occupants are properly and safely restrained, while following all safety and compliance policies and procedures.
• Ensures that all required and necessary equipment and supplies are onboard the vehicle and in working order prior to departure.
• Completes a vehicle safety inspection and turns into the assigned Dispatcher at the beginning of each shift.
• Operates the vehicle in a safe manner, starting and stopping the vehicle slowly and smoothly and complying with all applicable motor vehicle laws, rules, and/or regulations.
• Ensures all wheelchairs are properly secured in the vehicle and the passenger is secured with shoulder and lap harness.
• Completes the passenger care report and electronically reports confirmation of passenger’s pickup and arrival to destination.
• Communicates and coordinates with other Supervisors and the Transportation Management Team regarding day-to-day operations.
• Ensures all trips are completed to the passenger’s satisfaction.
• Other duties as required

Skills and Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent required
• Required CPR/First Aid certification, (company provided to the right candidate).
• Preferred additional education, such as a diploma from an accredited vocational school or college.
• Prior experience in a transportation-related position preferred.
• Experience with scheduling passenger pickups and drop-offs.
• Ability to lift, move, push, and pull equipment; ability to lift in excess of 40 to 70 lbs.
• A valid OH driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment background screening and drug test.
• Must possess and be able to utilize ios or android enabled smartphone.