Stretcher Van Operator - LGH/Full-Time Nights 6p-6a

This position is responsible for providing routine non-medical transportation services for Centra Ground Transport under the direction of the Transport Supervisor(s) or designee. The Driver will be responsible for providing a safe and enriching experience for every individual from door to door. Driver will possess good communication skills. The Driver will perform pre & post vehicle safety inspections, follow scheduled transports, report & handle vehicle maintenance issues and communicate all participant/patient needs to immediate supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing exceptional door to door care to all Centra patients.
• Entering safely into patient homes on a routine basis.
• Communicating all patient changes & needs to direct supervisor.
• Performing pre & post shift vehicle safety inspections, assuring vehicle is in proper operational condition and reporting any maintenance issues to relevant personnel.
• Maintain cleanliness of interior & exterior of Centra vehicle.
• Maintain all necessary records/documentation regarding participants/patients & vehicles.
• Transport patients who are ambulatory, wheelchair, and van stretcher. 
• Communicating frequent changes to direct supervisor or Shift Lead.
• Ability to rapidly adapt to changes between van stretcher, wheelchair shuttle, mental health, and courtesy shuttle transports.
• Performs other reasonable duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Virginia driver’s license
• Within six months of hire:
  • VAVRS or VDFP EVOC (emergency vehicle operations course) level 2
  • CPR First Aid
  • PASS (Passenger Assistance, Safety and Sensitivity) training

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED

• Previous experience in direct support, medical transport, nonmedical transport, stretcher van, or EMS experience 

  Salary Range: $16.85 - $23.60 / Hour