Miami Jewish Health System Miami , FL 33196
Posted 3 weeks ago
Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. Our main campus is located on 20+ acres just north of mid-town Miami, and is home to our support departments like Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing and more. Join us now to do purposeful work with our diverse and respectful team.
Job Title: Driver
Job Summary
Provides off campus transportation for the residents, tenants, and clients of MJH. Transports clients from the community to MJHS satellite facilities, doctors, and clinics.
Essential Job Functions
Transports persons to and from MJH and other locations
Assists passengers on and off the van in a safe and courteous manner. Deals with medical equipment and other emergencies that may arise
Maintains vehicles in standard working condition and clean. Reports any needs for maintenance immediately
Maintains necessary documentation such as passenger logs
Reports accidents and/or incidents immediately, per established department protocol
Performs courier and banking functions as needed
Follows all department safety policies and procedures at all times
Participates as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team and attends department meetings and in-services as necessary
Job Requirements
Education:
Experience:
Two years' experience driving passenger bus or larger, with wheelchair accessibility preferred
One-year experience in carrying elderly and/or disabled passengers
Licenses/Certifications:
Abilities Required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of Dade County streets
Ability to deal with physical and emotionally frail, elderly and/or disabled persons
Ability to get in and out of the buses constantly to assist passengers
Must attend and pass safety driving program annually, and maintain good driving record
Operates equipment to assist disabled persons
Functional Demands
Environment Work Conditions:
Heavy lifting and pushing of wheelchairs
Outside environmental conditions
Infectious Material Exposure:
Physical Capability Test
Organizational Expectations
Ensures that resident's/patient's rights are adhered to
Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
Demonstrates excellent communication skills
Ensures confidentiality and security of patients' medical information
Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
Able to speak, read and write English
Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
Adheres to the organization's Mission, Vision and Values
Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
Maintains a safe working environment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you've ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.
Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Miami Jewish Health System