Hospital Tripper DSP

Location: Crafton  , PA
Pay Rate: Earn 17.00 per hr w 19.00 per hr enhanced pay option

To transport residents to and from medical trips, to and from SFRs or Program Centers.

To inspect vehicles daily for cleanliness, routine maintenance, bodily damage and general appearance, and notify HSS or Designee/Transportation Dept. of problems; must be aware of routine and scheduled mechanical maintenance, i.e. oil changes, tire rotation and maintain cleanliness of vehicles.

Maintains Trip Logs on a daily basis.

Familiarizes self with doctors, clinics and various hospital environments.

Prior to clients appointments, reviews trip pack to ensure needed documents are present, familiarizes self with consult.

Reports to appropriate appointment on time and informs the parties of any pertinent information.

Develops and maintains professional rapport with personnel of doctors’ offices, clinics and hospitals.

Maintains confidentiality.

Is aware of residents’ needs (i.e., change of clothing, personal items, lunches, etc.) for medical appointments.

Will be in-serviced on clients specialized needs, i.e., VNS, Ostomy, etc.

Obtains signed Consultation Sheet from consultants upon completion of evaluation and returns consult to appropriate personnel.

Verbally reports to Health Services Supervisor, Nursing Coordinator or SFR Nurse upon return.

Assists the residents with activities of daily living; such as toileting, eating and other personal hygiene.

Administers medication to clients while on medical trips, maintains Medication Administration Certificate.

Implementation and documentation of residents Behavior Management Programs.

Promotes a positive self-image.

Provides guidance in social and appropriate community interaction.

Insures the safety of the residents is maintained at all times by maintaining a safe environment.

Attends in-services as required.

Copes with day-to-day problems and feelings of the resident and reports observations on individual behavior.

Works cooperatively with all personnel.

Assists with clerical and organizational duties as assigned.

Physically able to lift and transfer residents.

Utilizes beeper/cell phone while on trips if necessary.

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Previous experience driving various vehicles.  Must maintain a valid operator’s license.  A high school diploma is required.  Related work experience is desired.