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New Beginnings Adult Day Care Service
Transporter/Program Assistant
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What they do
A Private Driver operates a passenger or lift share service using their own vehicle. They are self-employed as part of the "gig economy".
$34,311 / year median in Mississippi
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 21 years of age and have a current valid driver's license to operate the transportation vehicles for the ADC
- Demonstrates sensitivity to participants needs and safety measures
- Training in First Aid and CPR
- Experience in assisting participants with impairments
- Compliance with all state requirements for licensure certification
- Training in basic transfer techniques and safe ambulation
- Must abide by State and Local laws
- Must not have had drivers license suspended or revoked for moving traffic violations in the past 5 years
- (Drivers who receive citations and are convicted of two moving violations or accidents related to transportation will not be permitted to provide transportation.
Responsibilities and Functions:
- Responsible for transportation to and from the facility and provide escort services as needed to ensure safety measures are carried out while transporting participants
- Responsible for reporting behavioral changes or unusual incidents while participants are in their care
- Responsible for keeping accurate time records as to when participants are picked up and drop off
- Responsible for adhering to Policy and Procedures set forth by New Beginnings
- Responsible for helping serve meals, assisting with participant's activities
- Responsible for helping participants to and from the restroom and assist with incontinent episodes
- Responsible for keeping vehicles clean and neat daily
- Responsible for performing vehicle maintenance checks weekly and reporting on the appropriate forms noting any problems that needs attention and given to the Administrator
- Transportation routes shall be adhered to daily. Paperwork should reflect proper documentation regarding the status of each participant.
- Other duties as assigned deemed necessary