Transportation Attendant in PLANO, Texas at The Outlook at Windhaven

This summer, Forefront Living is opening up a brand-new CCRC located in Plano, TX called The Outlook at Windhaven. Our mission is to come together and make each moment matter for those we serve. The Outlook at Windhaven family is looking for individuals who want to be a part of our team and help continue our mission.

With a shared legacy in business and healthcare innovation, our family of care-oriented organizations blends values built on compassion and faith with high-quality senior care - long-term care, Alzheimer's and memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapies, hospice, and palliative care.

The Outlook at Windhaven team is looking for talented individuals to be part of the team as a Transportation Attendant this coming summer!

Start Date: June 2024

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate/GED required
• Activity certification from an approved course as required by State of Texas preferred
• One or more years working with the elderly in providing group activities
• Ability to learn and assist with development of activities for senior adults
• Working knowledge of activities for senior adults preferred
• Current Texas Class C Drivers License.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English
• Safe driving record with Texas Department of Public Safety; no convictions: DUI, DWI, blood/breath test refusals; no serious traffic violations: speeding 15 miles over speed limit, reckless driving, fatal accident
• Ability to read maps, use GPS, and have good knowledge of Dallas and surrounding areas
• Ability to communicate with residents with concern and compassion
• Ability to adjust to changing situations and priorities (additions to planned schedule, multiple interruptions, etc.) and work under stress
• Ability to maintain vehicles in good working order through attentiveness to daily condition of vehicles; mechanical knowledge preferable
• Ability to push residents in wheelchairs on flat and inclined surfaces, lift wheelchairs into and out of vehicles, support residents during transfer to and from vehicles, lift and carry bags
• Ability to carry out assignments with constant safety and security of residents
• Ability to perform Essential Duties as outlined below
• Genuine caring for and interest in the care of mature adults, handicapped people and hospice Patients
• Ability to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements as outlined below
• Ability to comply with the Resident Bill of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities
• Ability to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Model a service attitude towards others, takes ownership in solving problems and takes the initiative to make things better, is friendly and courteous to residents, patients, visitors, and co-workers
• Ensure resident/patient, visitor, and co-worker safety by remaining aware of and reporting any new or existing safety hazards
• Maintain good attendance record
• Assist with record keeping of resident appointment and/or office errands
• Review daily schedule with supervisor and discuss any scheduling problems and/or conflicts
• Drive van or bus to deliver and pick-up residents to and from appointments through the city
• Complete errands as assigned by supervisor, such as bank, post office, office supplies, having keys made, hardware store, etc.
• Alert appropriate personnel regarding routine maintenance schedules: oil changes, inspections, tag renewal, changing digital clocks, etc.
• Wash vans and Crown Victoria monthly or more frequently as needed; take bus and van to car wash every three (3) months or as needed
• Notify Director of Nursing of any problems with schedule, residents and/or vehicles
• Provide other transportation services as required, i.e. employee injuries, miscellaneous deliveries
• Assist with activity programs and front office support, as assigned by supervisor, when not scheduled for driving assignments (i.e. group or one-on-one activities, encouraging residents participation and attendance, receptionist, mail, Village Country Store)
• Assist with purchasing departmental supplies
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Residential and Community Services

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