Resident Driver / Transportation Coordinator - Senior Living

Lead Resident Driver / Transportation Coordinator
Status: Full-time
Location: Ovation Heartwood Preserve; 470 Maxwell Plaza; Omaha, NE 68154

Apply Here: www.teamavamere.com

We are seeking a Lead Driver who combines excellent driving skills with strong transportation coordination abilities.

In addition to transporting residents safely, this role will assist with scheduling drivers, coordinating resident transportation requests, assigning routes, and ensuring daily transportation needs are met efficiently.

The ideal candidate is organized, communicates well, and can adapt to changing schedules while providing exceptional service to our residents.

Transportation coordination and scheduling experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:


* Coordinate daily transportation schedules to ensure timely and efficient resident appointments, outings, and community transportation needs.


* Assist with scheduling and assigning driving routes based on resident needs, driver availability, and vehicle capacity.


* Monitor daily transportation operations and proactively adjust schedules to accommodate changes or urgent requests.


* Maintains defensive driving


* Provides communication link between residents and staff.


* Assists passengers in and out of vehicle, operates ramps, lifts and securement devices as needed


* Reads and interprets maps and driving directions to plan the most efficient route service for residents


* Presents safety briefing to passengers prior to each trip departure


* Keeps assigned vehicle(s) clean inside and outside


* Maintains accurate, up-to-date records on trip sheets, vehicle maintenance, fuel purchases, incident reports, accident reports, vehicle condition reports and other records that are requested from management


* Performs minor maintenance tasks on assigned vehicle(s) as required


* Fuels the assigned vehicle(s).


* Coordinates the schedule for major or periodic vehicle maintenance with management and staff to minimize service interruptions.


* Responds immediately to accident or medical emergencies by notifying emergency response providers, and rendering First Aide until emergency personnel arrive


* Serves as a positive role model while providing transportation service.


* Participate in Community surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed


* All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:


* High School Diploma or equivalent.


* Must be at least 25 years of age


* Must have a valid driver's license in this state, with a clean driving record.


* Knowledge and experience caring for and interacting with residents of this nature.

Previous experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant a plus


* Must present a professional appearance and reputation to represent Avamere and this facility.


* Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guide...