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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

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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.
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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
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $10.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person