Driver - Long Term Care - PRN

Driver – Resident Transport

Join our team at the Good Samaritan Society in Howard Lake! Our 32 bed nursing home has a great team with a fantastic level of support from our community!

Transport new residents from area hospitals to Howard Lake, MN and current residents for activity outings.

Typical Transport Time: 3–4 hours per trip.

Primary Driving Area: MN Twin Cities metro area and Howard Lake area.

Vehicle:
Small 15-passenger bus.

Requirements:

• Driver's License (No CDL required).
• DOT physical and annual Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) required.

Notifications typically come mid-morning for same-day transports.

Resident activity outings are planned in advance.

Primarily weekday hours, with occasional weekend/holiday transports.

• Estimated
  
  Hours:
  
  Varies week to week; typically 1–2 days per week.

The Transportation Driver combines motor vehicle handling ability, communication skills and patient/resident handling. Patient/resident sensitivity and confidentiality are a must, and are practiced at all times. Combine communication skills and patient/resident handling. On a continuum the driver must develop an understanding of the patient's/resident's physical and emotional status. Works with all ages of patients/residents. Transports safely and as scheduled. Assures that all support equipment are well maintained and in good operating condition.

Sets up equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and internal policy. Maintains appropriate records per Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and internal required reports. Aware and communicates scheduling conflicts as needed or predicted.

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Must be 21 years of age or older and have excellent customer service skills. Driver history must comply with Sanford driver qualification standards for insurability.

The employee must have a current valid driver's license, and must meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category II drivers. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. If not certified at time of hire, must be certified within six months. Training will be provided.

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to talent.

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0237128 Job Function:
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