Transportation Assistant Trinity Miami Township

Community Name:

Trinity Community at Miami Township

The Transportation Assistant is responsible for driving the facility vehicle to transport residents, staff and volunteers to desired destination.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Transports residents to doctor’s appointments and other activities 
• May be requested to run errands or perform other related activities 
• Conducts safety checklist according to policy 
• Maintains vehicles in clean condition 
• Reports observations of structural, equipment and furniture defects/malfunctioning to appropriate personnel 
• Maintains confidentiality of necessary information 
• Handles unusual occurrences calmly and logically to maintain continuity of business and duties 
• Follows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, procedures and protocol for residents in the Special Care Unit 
• Maintains appropriate, effective communication with residents, and with residents' family or other significant relationships 
• Provides all care, treatment and services with appropriate dementia care protocols 
• Performs all other duties as assigned or directed 

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. 
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. 
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. 
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures. 
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. 
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct. 
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety. 

Skills & Abilities

• Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred
• Experience: Six (6) months or more of related experience
• Computer Skills: Must possess basic computer skills 
• Certifications & Licenses: Must possess a valid driver's license; Must obtain and maintain mandatory, state/federal requirements and certifications for practice or occupation 
• Other Requirements: Previous commercial drivers experience, preferred; Must be able to read, write, understand and speak the English language; Must be able to work with residents, community staff and physician office personnel; Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook 

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.