Transportation Specialist - CommonSpirit Health

As the community’s only not-for-profit faith-based healthcare system; Dignity Health Nevada has been guided by the vision and core values of the Adrian Dominican Sisters for more than 70 years. As the Henderson and Las Vegas communities grow Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican facilities and its more than 3400 employees will continue the Sisters’ mission of serving people in need. St. Rose Dominican is a member of Dignity Health one of the nation’s largest healthcare systems a 22-state network of more than 9000 physicians 60000 employees and 400 care centers including hospitals urgent and occupational care imaging and surgery centers home health and primary care clinics. Headquartered in San Francisco Dignity Health is dedicated to providing compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care with special attention to the poor and underserved. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Position Summary:

The Transportation Specialist transports Helping Hands clients to and from medical nutrition and personal destinations while providing excellent customer care and maintaining compliance with State grant and program requirements. A special emphasis is placed on the development and maintenance of sensitivity to the needs of seniors and medically frail individuals within the community. Monitors physical and mental well-being of clients and provides appropriate resource referrals as needed. Maintains a cordial and professional work environment. Follows all Federal State and Local traffic safety laws and regulations for the safe transportation of clients including ADA safety regulations.

Minimum:

• High School or equivalent 
• First Aid Certification Substance Abuse Elder Abuse/Adult Protective Services Training Infection Control and Prevention Defensive Driving ADAPTS Securement Training to be completed within 30 days of hire 
• Good knowledge of body mechanics
• 2 years customer service experience or driving experience
• DRV LIC = Driver's License
• CT CPRBLS = AHA-Basic Life Support
• Must have a valid state-issued driver's license for a minimum of 2 years prior to application for employment
• Must have clean driving record
• Ability to work independently
• Effective time management skills
• Read comprehend and apply technical material
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to interact with senior and/or disabled clients in a professional and courteous manner

Preferred: 

• Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training; SafeTalk Suicide Awareness and Prevention training; Cognitive Stimulation Training (CST); Community Health Worker (CHW) training; Senior Peer Counseling or Grief/Bereavement training; Chronic Disease Self-Management
• Professional driving experience 
• Customer service experience with senior populations 
• Knowledgeable in vehicle safety and maintenance 
• Experience with computer applications including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace